Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

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2023 Population

134,676

0.102% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

2.21% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13%

0.702% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,587

3.96% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$221,300

7.79% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

62,516

0.204% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL had a population of 135k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $74,587. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL declined from 134,814 to 134,676, a −0.102% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,749 to $74,587, a 3.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), Other (Hispanic) (16.1%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (9.19%), and White (Hispanic) (9.02%).

30% of the households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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.

90.3% of the residents in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Joliet Junior College (2,600 degrees awarded in 2023), University of St Francis (1,001 degrees), and Larry's Barber College-Joliet (24 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was $221,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL borders Kankakee & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL, Kendall County PUMA, IL, Will County (Northwest)--Plainfield & Lockport Townships PUMA, IL, Will County (Northeast)--Frankfort, Homer & New Lenox (North) Townships PUMA, IL, and Will County (South) PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is home to a population of 135k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.4% of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (20.7k people).

In 2023, there were 2.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.9k people) in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Spanish (35,081 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (341 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (323 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,488

Women

50.1%

67,206

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 134,694 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL.

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Citizenship

90.3%

2023 Citizenship

90.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.3% of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.9k ± 1.8k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.2k ± 1.51k
Other (Hispanic)
21.6k ± 2.18k

37%

Hispanic Population

49.8k people

37% of the people in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are hispanic (49.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,337 ± 2,942 people
Philippines
313 ± 434 people
Ghana
262 ± 397 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 16,337 Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 313 and Ghana with 262.

Foreign-Born Population

15.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.7k people

15.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

As of 2023, 15.4% of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents (20.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 15.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
35,081 households (27.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
341 households (0.268%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
323 households (0.254%)

30% of the households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Spanish. 27.5% of the households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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
1,828 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
1,281 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
895 ± 214

Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL employs 62.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL were Construction (4,267 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,801 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,505 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($171,380), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($164,299), and Legal services ($140,006).

Males in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,468. The income inequality in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,841

Women

47.7%

32,675

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2023 was 62,516 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

62.5k

2023 Value

0.204%

1 Year growth

± 0.204%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.204%, from 62.4k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,959 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,250 people), and Cashiers (1,831 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.5k

2023 Value

0.204%

1 Year growth

± 0.204%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.204%, from 62.4k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, are Construction (4,267 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,801 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,505 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,065

Median earning men ± $1,576

$35,406

Median earning women ± $1,390

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($89,526), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,461), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,457).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,327), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,898), and Public Administration ($56,818).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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

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 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL awarded 3,644 degrees. The student population of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,315 male students and 7,813 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are White (2,136 and 59.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (909 and 25.1%), Black or African American (278 and 7.69%), and Asian (132 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Joliet Junior College (2,600 and 71.4%), University of St Francis (1,001 and 27.5%), and Larry's Barber College-Joliet (24 and 0.659%).

The most popular majors in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (511 and 14%), Registered Nursing (266 and 7.3%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (191 and 5.24%).

The median tuition cost in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $37,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 13,128 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 13,128 students enrolled in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,672 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
112 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
97 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
509 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Biological & Physical Sciences with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Joliet Junior College
2,600 degrees awarded
University of St Francis
1,001 degrees awarded
Larry's Barber College-Joliet
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joliet Junior College with 2,600 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,467 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, which is 0.674 times less than the 2,177 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 2,136 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 909 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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 2023, 2.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.87% 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.2k), Some college (24.1k), and Primary Education (18.6k).

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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was $221,300 in 2023, which is 0.729 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $205,300 to $221,300, a 7.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$221,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,799

$32,754

Median Property Taxes

±$1,212

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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.7% of the housing units in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,587

Median Household Income

± $2,284

48.4k

Number of Households

± 1,558

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.4k households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew to $74,587 from the previous year's value of $71,749.

The following chart displays the households in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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

0.424

2023 Wage GINI in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

0.426

2022 Wage GINI in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

In 2023, the income inequality in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.458% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (6.18%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (6.18%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% of the workforce in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships 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 (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL (17.1k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

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

90% of the population of Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 8.77% on non-group plans, and 0.693% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 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 25.9% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

8.77%

Non-Group

0.693%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew by 1.1% from 9.92% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.