Will County (South) PUMA, IL

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2023 Population

115,986

0.221% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.9

0.245% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.98%

5.91% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$97,875

4.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$262,300

6.41% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

57,869

2.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Will County (South) PUMA, IL had a population of 116k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $97,875. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Will County (South) PUMA, IL grew from 115,730 to 115,986, a 0.221% increase and its median household income grew from $93,374 to $97,875, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), White (Hispanic) (2.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.73%).

7.38% of the households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are Governors State University (1,264 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was $262,300, and the homeownership rate was 82.4%.

Most people in Will County (South) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Will County (South) PUMA, IL borders Cook County (South)--Bloom & Rich Townships PUMA, IL, Kankakee & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL, Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, Will County (Northeast)--Frankfort, Homer & New Lenox (North) Townships PUMA, IL, and Lake County (South) PUMA, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Will County (South) PUMA, IL is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.03% of Will County (South) PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.68k people).

In 2023, there were 4.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.2k people) in Will County (South) PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.65k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are Spanish (5,232 households), Polish (775 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (417 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,430

Women

50.5%

57,380

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,810 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Will County (South) PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Will County (South) PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.2k ± 1.7k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.65k ± 837

8.67%

Hispanic Population

10.1k people

8.67% of the people in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are hispanic (10.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,923 ± 1,068 people
Poland
614 ± 607 people
Nigeria
469 ± 531 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Will County (South) PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,923 Will County (South) PUMA, IL residents, followed by Poland with 614 and Nigeria with 469.

Foreign-Born Population

4.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.68k people

4.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

As of 2023, 4.03% of Will County (South) PUMA, IL residents (4.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was 4.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,232 households (4.78%)
Polish
775 households (0.708%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
417 households (0.381%)

7.38% of the households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was Spanish. 4.78% of the households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,603 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
742 ± 167
Gulf War (2001-)
724 ± 177

Will County (South) PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Will County (South) PUMA, IL employs 57.9k people. The largest industries in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are Construction (4,911 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,986 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,131 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($183,936), Petroleum refining ($150,917), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($140,745).

Males in Will County (South) PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,900. The income inequality in Will County (South) PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,533

Women

46.1%

29,869

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Will County (South) PUMA, IL in 2020 was 55,402 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Will County (South) PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

57.9k

2022 Value

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Will County (South) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 56.6k employees to 57.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Will County (South) PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,188 people), Registered nurses (1,617 people), and Other managers (1,461 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Will County (South) PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.9k

2022 Value

2.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.16%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Will County (South) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 56.6k employees to 57.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Will County (South) PUMA, IL, are Construction (4,911 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,986 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,131 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Will County (South) PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Will County (South) PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,221

Median earning men ± $3,377

$40,710

Median earning women ± $1,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($96,719), Public Administration ($93,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,361).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($73,170), Public Administration ($66,117), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,462).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Will County (South) PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 2023, universities in Will County (South) PUMA, IL awarded 1,264 degrees. The student population of Will County (South) PUMA, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,599 male students and 2,738 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are White (430 and 42.5%), followed by Black or African American (323 and 31.9%), Hispanic or Latino (151 and 14.9%), and Unknown (54 and 5.34%).

The largest universities in Will County (South) PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Governors State University (1,264 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Will County (South) PUMA, IL are Computer Science (169 and 13.4%), General Business Administration & Management (100 and 7.91%), and General Psychology (98 and 7.75%).

The median tuition cost in Will County (South) PUMA, IL for a public four year colleges is $7,872 for in-state students and $7,872 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Will County (South) PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,337 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,337 students enrolled in Will County (South) PUMA, IL, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,548 records, of which 70.5% were women and 29.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
84 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
80 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
89 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was General Psychology with 84 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Governors State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,264 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Governors State University with 1,264 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 457 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Will County (South) PUMA, IL, which is 0.566 times less than the 807 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 430 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 323 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,872) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,448) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.718% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.731% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Will County (South) PUMA, IL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was $262,300 in 2023, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $246,500 to $262,300, a 6.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Will County (South) PUMA, IL is 82.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Will County (South) PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 32.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Will County (South) PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Will County (South) PUMA, IL is $97,875. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

Housing

Property

$262,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,889

$35,488

Median Property Taxes

±$1,148

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Will County (South) PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Will County (South) PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.4%

Homeownership

2023

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.4% of the housing units in Will County (South) PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Will County (South) PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

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

Household Income

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

$97,875

Median Household Income

± $3,296

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,501

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Will County (South) PUMA, IL grew to $97,875 from the previous year's value of $93,374.

The following chart displays the households in Will County (South) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.45

2022 Wage GINI in Will County (South) PUMA, IL

0.438

2021 Wage GINI in Will County (South) PUMA, IL

In 2022, the income inequality in Will County (South) PUMA, IL was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.75% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Will County (South) PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Will County (South) PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Will County (South) PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Worked At Home (9.55%)
Carpooled (6.5%)

In 2023, 78.6% of workers in Will County (South) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.55%) and those who carpooled to work (6.5%).

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.

Commute Time

32.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Will County (South) PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (32.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.43% of the workforce in Will County (South) PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Will County (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Will County (South) PUMA, IL (8.03k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

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.

Health

96.2% of the population of Will County (South) PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 9.08% on non-group plans, and 0.658% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.81%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

9.08%

Non-Group

0.658%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Will County (South) PUMA, IL declined by 2.52% from 3.91% to 3.81%.

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