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The City of Joliet is the 4th largest city in Illinois with a population of 150,445 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Joliet ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Joliet is located at latitude 41.525 and longitude -88.0817 in Will County. The formal boundaries for the City of Joliet encompass a land area of 62.71 sq. miles and a water area of 0.66 sq. miles. Will County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Joliet are located in Will County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Kendall County.
The City of Joliet has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Joliet is located within Township of Joliet, a minor civil division (MCD) of Will County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 150,445 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,271 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 66 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $92,201 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,812 |
| Median Home Value | $265,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 53,814 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 37,640 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,415 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,759 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 51,055 |
| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
| Family Households | 36,052 (70.6%) |
The table below compares Joliet to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 213 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 315 | 79th |
| Per Capita Income | # 581 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 20 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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