Will County, IL

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2019 Population

690,743

0.226% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.6

1.31% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

6.75%

3.64% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$90,134

5.03% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$251,600

3.62% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

353,050

2.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Will County, IL had a population of 691k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $90,134. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Will County, IL declined from 692,310 to 690,743, a −0.226% decrease and its median household income grew from $85,818 to $90,134, a 5.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Will County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (11.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.74%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.37%). 0% of the households in Will County, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.8% of the residents in Will County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Will County, IL are Joliet Junior College (2,641 degrees awarded in 2020), Lewis University (1,815 degrees), and Governors State University (1,304 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Will County, IL was $251,600, and the homeownership rate was 81.4%. Most people in Will County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Will County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Will County, IL borders Cook County, IL, DuPage County, IL, Grundy County, IL, Kankakee County, IL, Kendall County, IL, and Lake County, IN.

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Diversity

Will County, IL is home to a population of 691k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.3% of Will County, IL residents were born outside of the country (84.9k people).

In 2019, there were 5.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (431k people) in Will County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 77.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Will County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
431k ± 268
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
78.6k ± 2.53k
White (Hispanic)
77.2k ± 6.32k

18.2%

Hispanic Population

125k people

18.2% of the people in Will County, IL are hispanic (125k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Will County, IL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

84.9k people

12%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

83.3k people

As of 2019, 12.3% of Will County, IL residents (84.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Will County, IL was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Will County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Will County, IL was 38.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Will County, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Will County, IL residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
599,327 ± 18,552 people
India
156,360 ± 9,648 people
Poland
120,839 ± 8,494 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 599,327 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,360 and Poland with 120,839.

Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

94.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.8% of Will County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Will County, IL was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Will County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,374 ± 1,310
Gulf War (2001-)
5,282 ± 1,231
Gulf War (1990s)
4,232 ± 1,147

Will County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Will County, IL is $90,134. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Will County, IL was Census Tract 8803.05 with a value of $179,659, followed by Census Tract 8801.18 and Census Tract 8803.04, with respective values of $174,130 and $170,353.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,663. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Will County, IL employs 353k people. The largest industries in Will County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,758 people), Retail Trade (39,957 people), and Manufacturing (35,654 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($120,530), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($103,380), and Finance & Insurance ($80,857).

Wages

Median Household Income

$90,134

2019 value

± $2,473

5.03%

1 Year Growth

± 4.51%

Households in Will County, IL have a median annual income of $90,134, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $85,818 in 2018, which represents a 5.03% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Will County, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

$76,281

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,207

$57,663

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $943

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$99,939 ± $70,113
Asian
$73,285 ± $3,261
White
$61,664 ± $841

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.36 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Will County, IL is from Illinois.

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.179% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8803.05
Census Tract 8801.18
Census Tract 8803.04

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Will County, IL was Census Tract 8803.05 with a value of $179,659, followed by Census Tract 8801.18 and Census Tract 8803.04, with respective values of $174,130 and $170,353.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Will County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Will County, IL (45.8k out of 679k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
26,360 ± 1,121
Hispanic
12,703 ± 786
Black
10,812 ± 751

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Will County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

353k

2019 Value

± 9,976

−2.08%

1 Year decline

± 3.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Will County, IL declined at a rate of −2.08%, from 361k employees to 353k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Will County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (40,371 people), Management Occupations (39,354 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (33,401 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Will County, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Will County, IL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (40,371 people), Management Occupations (39,354 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (33,401 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Will County, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.61 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (1.26 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Will County, IL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($100,482), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($95,446), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($92,264).

Industries

Employment by Industries

353k

2019 Value

± 9,976

−2.08%

1 Year decline

± 3.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Will County, IL declined at a rate of −2.08%, from 361k employees to 353k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Will County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,758 people), Retail Trade (39,957 people), and Manufacturing (35,654 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Will County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Will County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Will County, IL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,758 people), Retail Trade (39,957 people), and Manufacturing (35,654 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Will County, IL has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.78 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.51 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Will County, IL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($120,530), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($103,380), and Finance & Insurance ($80,857).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Will County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Will County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Will County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Will County, IL

53.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Will County, IL awarded 6,884 degrees. The student population of Will County, IL is skewed towards women, with 9,498 male students and 15,531 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Will County, IL are White (4,070 and 60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,203 and 17.9%), Black or African American (797 and 11.8%), and Unknown (250 and 3.71%).

The largest universities in Will County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Joliet Junior College (2,641 and 38.4%), Lewis University (1,815 and 26.4%), and Governors State University (1,304 and 18.9%).

The most popular majors in Will County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (701 and 10.2%), Registered Nursing (492 and 7.15%), and General Business Administration & Management (452 and 6.57%).

The median tuition costs in Will County, IL are $34,634 for private four year colleges, and $7,512 and $15,024 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
275 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
190 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
172 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Will County, IL was Registered Nursing with 275 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Will County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Joliet Junior College
2,641 degrees awarded
Lewis University
1,815 degrees awarded
Governors State University
1,304 degrees awarded

$7,512

Median In-State Public

$34,634

Median Private

In 2020, the Will County, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joliet Junior College with 2,641 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

2,751

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,133

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2,751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Will County, IL, which is 0.666 times less than the 4,133 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Will County, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,070 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,203 degrees awarded
Black or African American
797 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Will County, IL was White students. These 4,070 degrees mean that there were 3.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,203 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Will County, IL was $251,600 in 2019, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $242,800 to $251,600, a 3.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Will County, IL is 81.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Will County, IL have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Will County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$251,600

2019 Median

± $3,865

$242,800

2018 Median

± $4,005

In 2019, the median property value in Will County, IL grew to to $251,600 from the previous year's value of $242,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Will County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Will County, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,134

Median Household Income

± $2,473

230k

Number of Households

± 7,329

In 2019, the median household income of the 230k households in Will County, IL grew to $90,134 from the previous year's value of $85,818.

The following chart displays the households in Will County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Will County, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Will County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

81.4%

2019 Homeownership

80.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81.4% of the housing units in Will County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Will County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Will County, IL have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 5.34% of the workforce in Will County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Will County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (5.87%)
Worked At Home (5.51%)

In 2019, 81.5% of workers in Will County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.87%) and those who worked at home (5.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Will County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Will County, IL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Will County, IL has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 8.29% on non-group plans, and 0.547% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Will County, IL see 1812 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.875% decrease from the previous year (1828 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,812 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Will County, IL

Primary care physicians in Will County, IL see an average of 1,812 patients per year. This represents a 0.875% decrease from the previous year (1,828 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Will County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.86%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

8.29%

Non-Group

0.547%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Will County, IL grew by 21.2% from 4.84% to 5.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Will County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.