Will County, IL

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Will County Overview

696,774
TOTAL POPULATION
348,352
MALE POPULATION
348,422
FEMALE POPULATION
99.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,356
PER CAPITA INCOME
$119,675
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$103,678
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,072
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
378,677
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Will County Area Codes

Race in Will County

The most populous races in Will County are White / Caucasian (472,488 | 67.8%), Hispanic or Latino (129,687 | 18.6%), and Black / African American (80,419 | 11.5%).
Race in Will County
Race# Population% Population
Asian41,2055.9%
Black / African American80,41911.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific820.0%
Hispanic or Latino129,68718.6%
Native / Alaskan3,0340.4%
White / Caucasian472,48867.8%
Two or more Races55,2377.9%
Some other Race44,3096.4%
Total696,774100.0%

Ancestry in Will County

The most populous ancestries reported in Will County are German (121,708 | 17.5%), Mexican (108,834 | 15.6%), Irish (96,197 | 13.8%), Polish (80,654 | 11.6%), and Italian (63,319 | 9.1%), together accounting for 67.6% of all Will County residents.
Ancestry in Will County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2670.0%
African11,9041.7%
Albanian2090.0%
Alsatian200.0%
American17,8202.6%
Apache2190.0%
Arab4,5090.6%
Arapaho340.0%
Argentinean1530.0%
Armenian3840.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1390.0%
Australian580.0%
Austrian2,3620.3%
Bangladeshi490.0%
Barbadian510.0%
Belgian8930.1%
Belizean2750.0%
Bhutanese1,1700.2%
Blackfeet4360.1%
Bolivian1210.0%
Brazilian2060.0%
British1,7420.3%
British West Indian190.0%
Bulgarian3690.1%
Burmese3,2070.5%
Cambodian1690.0%
Canadian6580.1%
Carpatho Rusyn70.0%
Celtic170.0%
Central American2,8450.4%
Central American Indian8190.1%
Cherokee1,8650.3%
Cheyenne80.0%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean1740.0%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa1470.0%
Choctaw1690.0%
Colombian1,0370.2%
Comanche530.0%
Costa Rican1630.0%
Cree20.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian4,6510.7%
Cuban1,2530.2%
Czech9,6611.4%
Czechoslovakian1,4130.2%
Danish1,9640.3%
Dominican3260.1%
Dutch11,3591.6%
Dutch West Indian350.0%
Eastern European1,3340.2%
Ecuadorian7240.1%
Egyptian6510.1%
English37,8365.4%
Estonian80.0%
Ethiopian2320.0%
European7,4431.1%
Filipino2610.0%
Finnish6370.1%
French8,8681.3%
French American Indian80.0%
French Canadian1,7710.3%
German121,70817.5%
German Russian300.0%
Ghanaian7340.1%
Greek5,2350.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro1260.0%
Guatemalan1,4870.2%
Guyanese1440.0%
Haitian4920.1%
Honduran2700.0%
Hungarian3,3200.5%
Indian (Asian)5,6590.8%
Indonesian3030.0%
Inupiat20.0%
Iranian2910.0%
Iraqi350.0%
Irish96,19713.8%
Iroquois560.0%
Israeli550.0%
Italian63,3199.1%
Jamaican9320.1%
Japanese1150.0%
Jordanian4490.1%
Kenyan1120.0%
Korean11,4301.6%
Laotian2570.0%
Latvian2000.0%
Lebanese7020.1%
Liberian1110.0%
Lithuanian9,0201.3%
Lumbee680.0%
Luxembourger2230.0%
Macedonian7160.1%
Malaysian3380.1%
Maltese610.0%
Menominee600.0%
Mexican108,83415.6%
Mexican American Indian2,4410.4%
Mongolian1440.0%
Moroccan2930.0%
Native Hawaiian1610.0%
Navajo540.0%
New Zealander800.0%
Nicaraguan2270.0%
Nigerian2,2640.3%
Northern European6130.1%
Norwegian6,2740.9%
Okinawan510.0%
Ottawa170.0%
Paiute190.0%
Pakistani5650.1%
Palestinian8020.1%
Panamanian1780.0%
Pennsylvania German200.0%
Peruvian5490.1%
Polish80,65411.6%
Portuguese5760.1%
Potawatomi210.0%
Puerto Rican7,8411.1%
Romanian1,6460.2%
Russian3,7290.5%
Salvadoran5200.1%
Samoan780.0%
Scandinavian1,1230.2%
Scotch-Irish2,9730.4%
Scottish6,2100.9%
Seminole110.0%
Serbian1,2990.2%
Sioux540.0%
Slavic5750.1%
Slovak3,6870.5%
Slovene2,7610.4%
South African970.0%
South American3,4960.5%
South American Indian100.0%
Spaniard2,0970.3%
Spanish9770.1%
Spanish American50.0%
Spanish American Indian30.0%
Sri Lankan1,6760.2%
Subsaharan African15,8732.3%
Swedish12,7241.8%
Swiss1,1030.2%
Syrian3560.1%
Thai18,7402.7%
Tongan900.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian970.0%
Turkish4000.1%
Ugandan710.0%
Ukrainian2,3510.3%
Uruguayan150.0%
Ute240.0%
Venezuelan7230.1%
Vietnamese2980.0%
Welsh2,0250.3%
West Indian1090.0%
Yaqui10.0%
Yugoslavian1,0970.2%
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Immigrants in Will County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Will County came from Latin America (39,855 | 5.7%), Central America (36,368 | 5.2%), Mexico (35,190 | 5.1%), Asia (27,362 | 3.9%), and Europe (14,508 | 2.1%), together accounting for 22.0% of all Will County residents.
Immigrants in Will County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1590.0%
Africa5,7530.8%
Albania270.0%
Argentina610.0%
Asia27,3623.9%
Australia390.0%
Austria410.0%
Bangladesh2050.0%
Barbados80.0%
Belarus290.0%
Belgium290.0%
Belize1300.0%
Bolivia1080.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3350.1%
Brazil810.0%
Bulgaria2860.0%
Cambodia960.0%
Cameroon2150.0%
Canada8510.1%
Caribbean1,2480.2%
Central America36,3685.2%
Chile450.0%
China3,1590.4%
Colombia6260.1%
Congo170.0%
Croatia520.0%
Cuba1760.0%
Czechoslovakia1990.0%
Dominica310.0%
Dominican Republic2830.0%
Eastern Africa6890.1%
Eastern Asia4,4750.6%
Eastern Europe10,7861.5%
Ecuador4330.1%
Egypt5030.1%
El Salvador1660.0%
England4640.1%
Eritrea400.0%
Ethiopia1040.0%
Europe14,5082.1%
Fiji360.0%
France2340.0%
Germany7050.1%
Ghana1,1120.2%
Greece3860.1%
Guatemala5370.1%
Haiti2720.0%
Honduras2010.0%
Hong Kong490.0%
Hungary900.0%
India10,5391.5%
Indonesia480.0%
Iran1040.0%
Iraq710.0%
Ireland3490.1%
Israel1210.0%
Italy5730.1%
Jamaica3010.0%
Japan2260.0%
Jordan6430.1%
Kazakhstan2030.0%
Kenya2930.0%
Korea1,0430.2%
Kuwait970.0%
Laos2260.0%
Latin America39,8555.7%
Latvia160.0%
Lebanon1830.0%
Liberia910.0%
Lithuania1,3290.2%
Malaysia1220.0%
Mexico35,1905.1%
Middle Africa2850.0%
Moldova6680.1%
Morocco5750.1%
Nepal1660.0%
Netherlands990.0%
Nicaragua840.0%
Nigeria1,9290.3%
North Macedonia2780.0%
Northern Africa1,1680.2%
Northern Europe1,3870.2%
Oceania1460.0%
Pakistan1,8190.3%
Panama600.0%
Peru3260.1%
Philippines5,2380.7%
Poland5,4000.8%
Romania3560.1%
Russia3630.1%
Saudi Arabia1060.0%
Scotland560.0%
Senegal640.0%
Serbia1720.0%
Singapore540.0%
South Africa1030.0%
South America2,2390.3%
South Central Asia13,6672.0%
South Eastern Asia7,3961.1%
Southern Europe1,0250.2%
Spain660.0%
Sri Lanka380.0%
Sudan100.0%
Sweden100.0%
Switzerland310.0%
Syria450.0%
Taiwan4470.1%
Thailand3330.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1620.0%
Turkey1770.0%
Uganda1380.0%
Ukraine6810.1%
Uruguay150.0%
Uzbekistan4340.1%
Venezuela5100.1%
Vietnam1,0420.2%
Western Africa3,4190.5%
Western Asia1,6110.2%
Western Europe1,1390.2%
Yemen40.0%
Zaire400.0%
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Sex and Age in Will County

Sex and Age in Will County

The most populous age groups in Will County are 10 to 14 Years (27,204 | 7.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (26,018 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Will County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19,581 (5.6%)19,033 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years21,869 (6.3%)21,053 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years27,204 (7.8%)26,018 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years27,163 (7.8%)25,292 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years23,742 (6.8%)21,916 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years21,172 (6.1%)20,126 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years21,015 (6.0%)20,326 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years22,121 (6.4%)23,102 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years25,104 (7.2%)23,971 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years25,295 (7.3%)25,005 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years25,824 (7.4%)25,212 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years24,201 (7.0%)24,314 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years20,988 (6.0%)20,426 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years15,697 (4.5%)16,698 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years12,184 (3.5%)13,838 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years7,286 (2.1%)9,493 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years4,267 (1.2%)6,106 (1.8%)
85 Years and over3,639 (1.0%)6,493 (1.9%)
Total348,352 (100.0%)348,422 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Will County

Median Family Size in Will County

The median family size in Will County is 3.36 persons per family, with married-couple families (141,261 | 79.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,208 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Will County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple141,261 (79.0%)3.42
Single Male/Father11,208 (6.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother26,409 (14.8%)3.17
Total Families178,878 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Will County

The median household size in Will County is 2.88 persons per household, with married-couple households (141,261 | 59.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.44 persons per household. non-family households (60,186 | 25.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Will County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple141,261 (59.1%)3.44
Single Male/Father11,208 (4.7%)3.44
Single Female/Mother26,409 (11.1%)3.40
Non-family60,186 (25.2%)1.23
Total Households239,064 (100.0%)2.88

Household Size by Marriage Status in Will County

Out of a total of 239,064 households in Will County, 178,878 (74.8%) are family households, while 60,186 (25.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 65,052, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 49,442.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Will County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-49,442 (20.7%)
2-Person Households65,052 (27.2%)9,061 (3.8%)
3-Person Households42,567 (17.8%)1,225 (0.5%)
4-Person Households40,210 (16.8%)386 (0.2%)
5-Person Households19,995 (8.4%)51 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6,923 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,131 (1.7%)21 (0.0%)
Total178,878 (74.8%)60,186 (25.2%)

Female Fertility in Will County

Fertility by Age in Will County

Average fertility rate in Will County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Will County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years222 (2.5%)9.0
20 to 34 years6,063 (68.1%)97.0
35 to 50 years2,618 (29.4%)34.0
Total8,903 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Will County

78.5% of women with births (8,903) in Will County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 76.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 8.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Will County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years52 (23.4%)170 (76.6%)
20 to 34 years4,535 (74.8%)1,528 (25.2%)
35 to 50 years2,403 (91.8%)215 (8.2%)
Total6,989 (78.5%)1,914 (21.5%)

Fertility by Education in Will County

Average fertility rate in Will County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Will County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School910 (10.2%)34.0
High School Diploma1,574 (17.7%)48.0
College or Associate's Degree2,758 (31.0%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree2,365 (26.6%)62.0
Graduate Degree1,296 (14.6%)62.0
Total8,903 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Will County

21.5% of women with births in Will County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 44.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Will County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School609 (66.9%)301 (33.1%)
High School Diploma874 (55.5%)700 (44.5%)
College or Associate's Degree2,013 (73.0%)745 (27.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2,240 (94.7%)125 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,258 (97.1%)38 (2.9%)
Total6,989 (78.5%)1,914 (21.5%)

Income in Will County

Income Overview in Will County

Per Capita Income in Will County is $44,356, while median incomes of families and households are $119,675 and $103,678 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income696,774$44,356
Median Family Income178,878$119,675
Mean Family Income178,878$141,799
Median Household Income239,064$103,678
Mean Household Income239,064$126,188
Income Deficit178,878$12,072
Wage / Income Gap (%)696,77436.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)696,77463.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index696,7740.41

Earnings by Sex in Will County

Average Earnings in Will County are $48,108, $59,357 for men and $37,705 for women, a difference of 36.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Will County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male208,265 (53.2%)$59,357
Female183,324 (46.8%)$37,705
Total391,589 (100.0%)$48,108

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Will County

The most common earnings brackets in Will County are $100,000+ for men (55,813 | 26.8%) and $100,000+ for women (20,149 | 11.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Will County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,475 (4.1%)11,123 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,416 (2.6%)7,646 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,006 (2.9%)7,251 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,730 (1.8%)5,841 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,213 (2.5%)5,975 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,741 (1.8%)5,558 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,763 (1.8%)5,172 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,529 (1.2%)3,949 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,032 (1.5%)5,251 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,730 (1.8%)6,749 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,117 (4.4%)11,960 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,277 (4.4%)10,088 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,353 (3.5%)8,796 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,189 (3.9%)8,670 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,847 (4.3%)8,578 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,516 (3.6%)6,673 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,429 (7.4%)13,733 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99914,044 (6.7%)12,298 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,045 (13.0%)17,864 (9.7%)
$100,000+55,813 (26.8%)20,149 (11.0%)
Total208,265 (100.0%)183,324 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Will County

Average earnings in Will County are $70,532 for men and $45,460 for women, a difference of 35.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,584, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,870. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,773, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,944.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Will County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,870$24,944
High School Diploma$54,761$31,556
College or Associate's Degree$67,336$38,857
Bachelor's Degree$95,614$58,322
Graduate Degree$116,584$74,773
Total$70,532$45,460

Family Income in Will County

Family Income Brackets in Will County

According to the Will County family income data, there are 44,898 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,789 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Will County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,2201.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7891.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994,2932.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,7243.2%
$35,000 to $49,99910,9126.1%
$50,000 to $74,99921,82312.2%
$75,000 to $99,99922,36012.5%
$100,000 to $149,99944,89825.1%
$150,000 to $199,99929,69416.6%
$200,000+34,34519.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Will County

7+ person families (3,685 | 2.1%) account for the highest median family income in Will County with $139,235 per family, while 2-person families (69,539 | 38.9%) have the highest median income of $50,558 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Will County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families69,539 (38.9%)$101,117
3-Person Families41,826 (23.4%)$124,614
4-Person Families38,785 (21.7%)$139,143
5-Person Families18,473 (10.3%)$135,557
6-Person Families6,570 (3.7%)$126,500
7+ Person Families3,685 (2.1%)$139,235
Total178,878 (100.0%)$119,675

Family Income by Number of Earners in Will County

The median family income in Will County is $119,675, with families comprising 3+ earners (33,164) having the highest median family income of $160,546, while families with no earners (18,782) have the lowest median family income of $64,923, accounting for 18.5% and 10.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Will County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18,782 (10.5%)$64,923
1 Earner47,733 (26.7%)$83,239
2 Earners79,199 (44.3%)$137,289
3+ Earners33,164 (18.5%)$160,546
Total178,878 (100.0%)$119,675

Household Income in Will County

Household Income Brackets in Will County

With 53,072 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Will County, accounting for 22.2% of all households. In contrast, only 4,064 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Will County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,9332.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994,0641.7%
$15,000 to $24,9999,5634.0%
$25,000 to $34,99911,4754.8%
$35,000 to $49,99918,4087.7%
$50,000 to $74,99933,70814.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931,07813.0%
$100,000 to $149,99953,07222.2%
$150,000 to $199,99932,99113.8%
$200,000+37,77215.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Will County

The median household income in Will County is $103,678, with the highest median household income of $124,411 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 101,913 households (42.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,350, with 4,242 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Will County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,242 (1.8%)$53,350
25 to 44 Years76,872 (32.2%)$108,089
45 to 64 Years101,913 (42.6%)$124,411
65+ Years56,037 (23.4%)$68,865
Total239,064 (100.0%)$103,678

Poverty in Will County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Will County

With 5.7% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Will County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 541 males (11.9%) and 648 females (15.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Will County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,887 (9.7%)1,799 (9.7%)
5 Years541 (11.9%)648 (15.6%)
6 to 11 Years2,495 (9.1%)2,677 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,116 (6.9%)1,377 (8.4%)
15 Years373 (6.1%)447 (8.1%)
16 and 17 Years687 (6.3%)962 (9.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,050 (6.2%)2,575 (8.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,282 (5.5%)3,593 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,994 (4.3%)3,663 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,270 (4.5%)2,005 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,749 (3.9%)2,972 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,212 (4.4%)1,650 (5.5%)
75 Years and over848 (5.7%)1,865 (8.9%)
Total19,504 (5.7%)26,233 (7.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Will County

According to the poverty statistics in Will County, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 96.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Will County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,483 (90.3%)16,681 (90.3%)
5 Years4,003 (88.1%)3,513 (84.4%)
6 to 11 Years25,019 (90.9%)23,346 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years15,158 (93.1%)15,074 (91.6%)
15 Years5,693 (93.9%)5,080 (91.9%)
16 and 17 Years10,284 (93.7%)9,726 (91.0%)
18 to 24 Years30,783 (93.8%)27,718 (91.5%)
25 to 34 Years39,023 (94.5%)36,786 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years44,259 (95.7%)43,372 (92.2%)
45 to 54 Years48,199 (95.5%)48,139 (96.0%)
55 to 64 Years42,953 (96.1%)41,658 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years26,328 (95.6%)28,567 (94.5%)
75 Years and over13,951 (94.3%)19,094 (91.1%)
Total323,136 (94.3%)318,754 (92.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Will County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Will County show that 2.3% or 3,220 of the total 141,261 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 899 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Will County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children74,056 (98.1%)1,462 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children50,996 (98.3%)899 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children12,177 (94.0%)783 (6.0%)
5 or more Children812 (91.4%)76 (8.6%)
Total138,041 (97.7%)3,220 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Will County

According to the poverty data in Will County, 6.4% or 722 single-father households and 18.3% or 4,838 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (25.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 180 households (58.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Will County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children210 (4.0%)565 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children395 (8.1%)2,818 (21.9%)
3 or 4 Children92 (9.4%)1,275 (47.9%)
5 or more Children25 (25.3%)180 (58.6%)
Total722 (6.4%)4,838 (18.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Will County

The poverty data for Will County shows that 3,220 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 5,560 of the single-parent households (14.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (8.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 205 household (50.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Will County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,462 (1.9%)775 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children899 (1.7%)3,213 (18.1%)
3 or 4 Children783 (6.0%)1,367 (37.6%)
5 or more Children76 (8.6%)205 (50.5%)
Total3,220 (2.3%)5,560 (14.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Will County

Employment by Class of Employer in Will County

Among the 352,432 employed individuals in Will County, private company employees (256,493 | 72.8%), local government employees (27,952 | 7.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (24,679 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Will County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees256,49372.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,5854.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,6263.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations24,6797.0%
Local Government Employees27,9527.9%
State Government Employees8,8092.5%
Federal Government Employees6,6481.9%
Unpaid Family Workers6400.2%
Total352,432100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Will County

According to the labor force statistics for Will County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (550,402), 68.8% or 378,677 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 18,934 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.6% or 81,662 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 2,464 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Will County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18,950 (46.4%)2,464 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years37,120 (81.3%)3,081 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years35,599 (86.2%)2,136 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years35,595 (86.1%)1,566 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years81,662 (86.6%)3,103 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years86,845 (85.7%)3,126 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years38,715 (79.8%)1,471 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years26,049 (62.9%)1,198 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years15,773 (27.0%)757 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2,386 (6.4%)93 (3.9%)
Total378,677 (68.8%)18,934 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Will County

According to labor force statistics for Will County, 82.7% of individuals (304,503) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (368,202) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 12,485 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 124,766 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 1,640 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Will County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19,755 (67.1%)2,444 (8.3%)
High School Diploma68,248 (78.5%)4,173 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree91,667 (82.7%)5,099 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124,766 (88.5%)3,947 (2.8%)
Total304,503 (82.7%)15,096 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Will County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Will County are Management (40,126 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (33,850 | 9.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (22,754 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22,690 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (21,367 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Will County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Will County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (81.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Will County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24,355 (60.7%)15,771 (39.3%)
Business & Financial9,905 (46.4%)11,462 (53.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16,839 (74.0%)5,915 (26.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9,005 (73.5%)3,255 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering6,191 (85.6%)1,038 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,643 (50.3%)1,622 (49.7%)
Community & Social Service 9,222 (27.2%)24,628 (72.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,248 (25.0%)3,738 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,182 (34.0%)2,296 (66.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4,845 (22.7%)16,496 (77.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,947 (48.1%)2,098 (51.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,584 (20.2%)18,106 (79.8%)
Health Technologists3,021 (18.4%)13,432 (81.6%)
Total (Category)64,905 (46.1%)75,882 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Will County are Food Preparation & Serving (17,183 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (9,400 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (9,202 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8,774 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (7,809 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Will County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Will County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.4%), Security & Protection (77.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.2%), Personal Care & Service (80.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Will County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,300 (13.8%)8,100 (86.2%)
Security & Protection6,028 (77.2%)1,781 (22.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,855 (71.3%)1,151 (28.7%)
Law Enforcement3,173 (83.4%)630 (16.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,471 (43.5%)9,712 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,988 (68.2%)2,786 (31.8%)
Personal Care & Service1,837 (20.0%)7,365 (80.0%)
Total (Category)22,624 (43.2%)29,744 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Will County are Office & Administration (40,977 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (35,603 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Will County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Will County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18,952 (53.2%)16,651 (46.8%)
Office & Administration9,770 (23.8%)31,207 (76.2%)
Total (Category)28,722 (37.5%)47,858 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Will County are Construction & Extraction (18,455 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11,173 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (655 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Will County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Will County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry436 (66.6%)219 (33.4%)
Construction & Extraction18,138 (98.3%)317 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,800 (96.7%)373 (3.3%)
Total (Category)29,374 (97.0%)909 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Will County are Material Moving (22,015 | 6.1%), Production (20,838 | 5.8%), and Transportation (16,593 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Will County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Will County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15,367 (73.8%)5,471 (26.3%)
Transportation14,473 (87.2%)2,120 (12.8%)
Material Moving15,846 (72.0%)6,169 (28.0%)
Total (Category)45,686 (76.8%)13,760 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Will County

Employment Industries in Will County

The major employment industries in Will County include Health Care & Social Assistance (46,402 | 12.9%), Retail Trade (41,360 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (39,811 | 11.1%), Educational Services (31,346 | 8.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (30,026 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Will County

Employment Industries by Sex in Will County

The Will County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Utilities (81.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%), Educational Services (71.8%), and Finance & Insurance (57.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Will County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting914 (71.5%)364 (28.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction202 (64.3%)112 (35.7%)
Construction22,888 (91.1%)2,246 (8.9%)
Manufacturing28,442 (71.4%)11,369 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade7,763 (67.0%)3,822 (33.0%)
Retail Trade22,109 (53.5%)19,251 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing22,327 (74.4%)7,699 (25.6%)
Utilities2,929 (81.4%)668 (18.6%)
Information3,238 (53.9%)2,773 (46.1%)
Finance & Insurance8,288 (43.0%)10,979 (57.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,775 (49.9%)2,791 (50.1%)
Professional & Scientific14,135 (55.4%)11,360 (44.6%)
Enterprise Management622 (63.9%)351 (36.1%)
Administrative & Support8,074 (59.3%)5,540 (40.7%)
Educational Services8,826 (28.2%)22,520 (71.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,712 (18.8%)37,690 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,576 (51.7%)3,337 (48.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,049 (45.9%)11,851 (54.1%)
Public Administration7,809 (58.1%)5,643 (41.9%)
Total191,311 (53.2%)168,153 (46.8%)

Education in Will County

School Enrollment in Will County

The most common levels of schooling among the 180,221 students in Will County are high school (45,370 | 25.2%), middle school (41,055 | 22.8%), and elementary school (33,535 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Will County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10,4795.8%
Kindergarten7,8734.4%
Elementary School33,53518.6%
Middle School41,05522.8%
High School45,37025.2%
College / Undergraduate33,52118.6%
Graduate / Professional8,3884.6%
Total180,221100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Will County

Out of a total of 180,221 students who are enrolled in schools in Will County, 29,196 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 151,025 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,544 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30,071 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Will County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,614 (60.6%)3,006 (39.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old35,026 (87.7%)4,908 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds47,813 (91.7%)4,321 (8.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds30,071 (92.8%)2,334 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11,659 (83.9%)2,244 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,801 (62.8%)6,400 (37.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,682 (69.6%)2,486 (30.4%)
35 Years and over5,312 (60.0%)3,544 (40.0%)
Total151,025 (83.8%)29,196 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Will County

Business (40,679 | 22.8%), education (24,035 | 13.5%), science & technology (22,475 | 12.6%), engineering (15,668 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (11,992 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 178,525 individuals in Will County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Will County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9,3405.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,3934.7%
Physical & Health Sciences4,8432.7%
Psychology7,2264.1%
Social Sciences9,8465.5%
Engineering15,6688.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0610.6%
Science & Technology22,47512.6%
Business40,67922.8%
Education24,03513.5%
Literature & Languages4,5682.6%
Liberal Arts & History5,7483.2%
Visual & Performing Arts5,3343.0%
Communications7,3174.1%
Arts & Humanities11,9926.7%
Total178,525100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Will County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Will County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Will County are males with 2 vehicles (81,860, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (67,685, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Will County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,959 (1.0%)2,348 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle19,449 (10.3%)23,705 (14.5%)
2 Vehicles81,860 (43.5%)67,685 (41.3%)
3 Vehicles51,739 (27.5%)42,845 (26.2%)
4 Vehicles24,093 (12.8%)20,073 (12.3%)
5 or more Vehicles8,851 (4.7%)7,075 (4.3%)
Total187,951 (100.0%)163,731 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Will County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Will County are 30 to 34 minutes (42,663 commuters, 13.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (37,454 commuters, 12.0%), and 45 to 59 minutes (36,598 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Will County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,9521.9%
5 to 9 Minutes23,3297.5%
10 to 14 Minutes33,21210.6%
15 to 19 Minutes37,45412.0%
20 to 24 Minutes36,16411.6%
25 to 29 Minutes20,6756.6%
30 to 34 Minutes42,66313.7%
35 to 39 Minutes13,3234.3%
40 to 44 Minutes17,3905.6%
45 to 59 Minutes36,59811.7%
60 to 89 Minutes31,78610.2%
90 or more Minutes13,3264.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Will County

The most common commute times in Will County are 30 to 34 minutes (24,004 commuters, 14.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (19,510 commuters, 13.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Will County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,874 (1.7%)3,078 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,757 (5.8%)13,572 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes15,217 (9.0%)17,995 (12.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,944 (10.6%)19,510 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,577 (11.0%)17,587 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes11,153 (6.6%)9,522 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,004 (14.2%)18,659 (13.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes7,282 (4.3%)6,041 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes10,576 (6.3%)6,814 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes22,234 (13.2%)14,364 (10.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes21,067 (12.5%)10,719 (7.5%)
90 or more Minutes8,319 (4.9%)5,007 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Will County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Will County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (22,114, 13.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20,853, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Will County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16,650 (9.9%)5,461 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13,965 (8.3%)4,621 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,129 (7.2%)7,124 (5.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM22,114 (13.1%)13,009 (9.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15,924 (9.4%)15,088 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM21,491 (12.7%)20,853 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,649 (6.9%)15,632 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,254 (7.2%)16,482 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,852 (2.9%)8,252 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,313 (4.3%)8,666 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,986 (2.4%)4,611 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,741 (1.0%)1,895 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,620 (7.5%)10,876 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,316 (7.3%)10,298 (7.2%)
Total169,004 (100.0%)142,868 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Will County

Occupancy by Ownership in Will County

Of the total 239,064 dwellings in Will County, owner-occupied units account for 196,571 (82.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 42,493 (17.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Will County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units196,57182.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42,49317.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units239,064100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Will County

Occupancy by Household Size in Will County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49,44220.7%
2-Person Household74,11331.0%
3-Person Household43,79218.3%
4+ Person Household71,71730.0%
Total Housing Units239,064100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Will County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Will County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household33,407 (67.6%)16,035 (32.4%)
2-Person Household63,557 (85.8%)10,556 (14.2%)
3-Person Household37,452 (85.5%)6,340 (14.5%)
4+ Person Household62,155 (86.7%)9,562 (13.3%)
Total Housing Units196,571 (82.2%)42,493 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Will County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Will County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,675 (66.5%)5,372 (33.5%)
High School Diploma40,883 (75.5%)13,243 (24.5%)
College/Associate Degree61,039 (80.2%)15,024 (19.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher83,974 (90.5%)8,854 (9.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Will County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Will County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33,82914.1%
35 to 44 Years47,28519.8%
45 to 54 Years52,94522.2%
55 to 64 Years48,96820.5%
65 to 74 Years33,75914.1%
75 to 84 Years15,9156.7%
85 Years and Over6,3632.7%
Total239,064100.0%

Housing Finances in Will County

Median Income by Occupancy in Will County

Median Income by Occupancy in Will County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied196,571 (82.2%)$116,416
Renter-Occupied42,493 (17.8%)$51,674
Average239,064 (100.0%)$103,678

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Will County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Will County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,654 (1.3%)2,500 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,097 (0.6%)745 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,779 (0.9%)2,378 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,137 (1.1%)1,676 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,960 (1.5%)2,790 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,611 (3.4%)4,771 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,669 (6.4%)5,721 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,765 (13.1%)7,921 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,587 (13.0%)5,549 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99947,908 (24.4%)5,181 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more67,404 (34.3%)3,261 (7.7%)
Total196,571 (100.0%)42,493 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Will County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Will County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,026 (1.0%)962 (2.3%)
$300 to $4995,313 (2.7%)920 (2.2%)
$500 to $79918,504 (9.4%)2,758 (6.5%)
$800 to $99915,985 (8.1%)4,248 (10.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49937,013 (18.8%)15,092 (35.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99938,276 (19.5%)9,203 (21.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49931,179 (15.9%)4,279 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99920,908 (10.6%)1,432 (3.4%)
$3,000 or more27,367 (13.9%)1,131 (2.7%)
Total196,571 (100.0%)42,493 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Will County

Housing Structures in Will County

Housing Structures in Will County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached180,69175.6%
Single Unit, Attached28,01311.7%
2 Unit Apartments4,7972.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,4052.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3401.8%
10 or more Apartments12,8955.4%
Mobile Home / Other2,9231.2%
Total239,064100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Will County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Will County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached166,087 (91.9%)14,604 (8.1%)
Single Unit, Attached23,616 (84.3%)4,397 (15.7%)
2 Unit Apartments1,025 (21.4%)3,772 (78.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,349 (25.0%)4,056 (75.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments925 (21.3%)3,415 (78.7%)
10 or more Apartments1,392 (10.8%)11,503 (89.2%)
Mobile Home / Other2,177 (74.5%)746 (25.5%)
Total196,571 (82.2%)42,493 (17.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Will County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Will County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room305 (0.2%)1,504 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,221 (1.1%)9,351 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms40,280 (20.5%)18,867 (44.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms71,115 (36.2%)8,995 (21.2%)
8 or more Rooms82,650 (42.0%)3,776 (8.9%)
Total196,571 (100.0%)42,493 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Will County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Will County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas181,119 (92.1%)29,831 (70.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,669 (1.9%)1,038 (2.4%)
Electricity10,891 (5.5%)10,847 (25.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene141 (0.1%)1 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels538 (0.3%)366 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used213 (0.1%)410 (1.0%)
Total196,571 (100.0%)42,493 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Will County

Household Vehicle Usage in Will County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,278 (1.7%)5,130 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle40,407 (20.6%)19,509 (45.9%)
2 Vehicles91,249 (46.4%)12,678 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles61,637 (31.4%)5,176 (12.2%)
Total196,571 (100.0%)42,493 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Will County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Will County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units59,550137,021
Median Property Value$266,200$290,600
Median Household Income$89,062$52,383
Monthly Housing Costs$883$27,121
Real Estate Taxes$6,212$1,534

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Will County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Will County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,945 (5.0%)2,270 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,776 (4.7%)2,383 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99929,817 (50.1%)67,856 (49.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99917,668 (29.7%)48,292 (35.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,720 (7.9%)13,201 (9.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999899 (1.5%)2,105 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more725 (1.2%)914 (0.7%)
Total59,550 (100.0%)137,021 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Will County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Will County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,050 (3.4%)2,138 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,918 (6.6%)1,701 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,579 (6.0%)2,958 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,977 (10.0%)3,032 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,013 (16.8%)6,692 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,663 (12.9%)15,752 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,329 (19.0%)17,924 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more15,021 (25.2%)36,579 (26.7%)
Total59,550 (100.0%)137,021 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Will County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Will County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x19,097 (32.1%)125,876 (91.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x12,523 (21.0%)53,146 (38.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,510 (12.6%)40,166 (29.3%)
4.0x or more19,692 (33.1%)19,212 (14.0%)
Total59,550 (100.0%)137,021 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Will County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Will County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,440 (4.1%)351 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,591 (2.7%)1,383 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49954,118 (90.9%)2,011 (1.5%)
Total59,550 (100.0%)137,021 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Will County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Will County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Will County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years46,701 (98.5%)725 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years127,242 (97.1%)3,820 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years56,638 (91.1%)5,526 (8.9%)
26 to 34 Years65,674 (89.8%)7,461 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years85,475 (91.7%)7,771 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years93,513 (92.9%)7,100 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years84,455 (94.6%)4,867 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years57,155 (99.0%)602 (1.0%)
75 Years and older35,464 (99.2%)294 (0.8%)
Total652,317 (94.5%)38,166 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Will County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Will County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born46,701 (98.5%)725 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen127,242 (97.1%)3,820 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen56,638 (91.1%)5,526 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Will County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Will County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00034,830 (91.5%)3,248 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99957,105 (89.1%)7,007 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99974,816 (91.5%)6,968 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99980,328 (92.7%)6,288 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over403,258 (96.5%)14,560 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Will County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Will County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,450 (30.5%)34,169 (72.1%)
6 to 18 Years32,236 (24.6%)99,908 (76.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,562 (12.2%)49,890 (80.3%)
25 to 34 Years11,584 (15.8%)56,011 (76.6%)
35 to 44 Years10,797 (11.6%)77,253 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years9,927 (9.9%)86,024 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years11,771 (13.2%)75,480 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years53,898 (93.3%)35,564 (61.6%)
75 Years and over34,762 (97.2%)22,873 (64.0%)
Total186,987 (27.1%)537,172 (77.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Will County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Will County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years153 (0.8%)90 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years3,294 (5.0%)2,126 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years4,308 (5.8%)4,448 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years12,693 (9.0%)11,830 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,029 (18.3%)5,669 (18.8%)
75 Years and over6,686 (45.2%)9,322 (44.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Will County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Will County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years153 (0.8%)67 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years253 (0.4%)216 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years464 (0.6%)384 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,003 (2.1%)2,141 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,262 (8.2%)1,360 (4.5%)
75 Years and over3,372 (22.8%)3,119 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Will County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years403 (0.6%)399 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years501 (0.7%)862 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,035 (1.4%)2,349 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years631 (2.3%)692 (2.3%)
75 Years and over1,113 (7.5%)1,867 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Will County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,810 (4.3%)1,497 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,065 (4.1%)2,701 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,417 (3.1%)3,488 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,091 (4.0%)955 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,482 (10.0%)2,202 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Will County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years297 (0.4%)301 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years559 (0.7%)797 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years6,042 (4.3%)5,783 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,625 (9.5%)3,976 (13.2%)
75 Years and over3,711 (25.1%)6,727 (32.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Will County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years608 (0.9%)350 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years534 (0.7%)467 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,687 (1.9%)1,793 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years722 (2.6%)1,177 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,611 (10.9%)2,709 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Will County

Computing Device Access in Will County

Computing Device Access in Will County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop203,39685.1%
Smartphone217,47291.0%
Tablet171,72471.8%
No Computing Device9,7034.1%
Total239,064100.0%

Internet Access in Will County

Internet Access in Will County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2830.1%
Broadband Home193,36580.9%
Cellular Data Only20,4448.6%
Satellite Internet16,0596.7%
No Internet18,0997.6%
Total239,064100.0%

Will County Summary

Will County is located in the northeastern corner of Illinois and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the fourth most populous county in the state, with a population of 677,560 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Joliet, and the largest city is Naperville. Will County is bordered by Cook County to the north, DuPage County to the east, Kendall County to the south, and Grundy and LaSalle Counties to the west.

History

Will County was formed in 1836 from parts of Cook and Iroquois Counties. It was named after Dr. Conrad Will, a prominent local politician and physician. The county was initially settled by immigrants from the eastern United States, and the population grew rapidly in the 19th century. The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Ottawa, and Chippewa.
The county was an important transportation hub in the 19th century, with the Illinois and Michigan Canal connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. The canal was completed in 1848 and was a major factor in the county’s growth. The county was also home to several railroads, including the Chicago and Alton Railroad, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography

Will County covers an area of 849 square miles, making it the second largest county in Illinois. The county is located in the northeastern corner of the state, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The county is bordered by Cook County to the north, DuPage County to the east, Kendall County to the south, and Grundy and LaSalle Counties to the west.
The county is divided into two distinct regions. The northern part of the county is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is largely urban and suburban. The southern part of the county is more rural, with rolling hills and farmland. The Kankakee River runs through the county, and there are several lakes and reservoirs, including Lake Renwick and Lake Channahon.

Economy

Will County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including Caterpillar, Inc., Amazon, and Walgreens. The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including the University of St. Francis, Lewis University, and Joliet Junior College.
The county is also home to several major transportation hubs, including the Chicago Midway International Airport, the Joliet Union Station, and the Joliet Intermodal Center. The county is also home to several major highways, including Interstate 55, Interstate 80, and Interstate 57.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Will County had a population of 677,560. The racial makeup of the county was 77.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.2% Asian, and 6.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $76,824, and the median family income was $90,917. The per capita income was $32,945. The poverty rate was 8.3%.
Will County is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups coming from Mexico, India, Poland, and the Philippines. The county is also home to a large number of religious groups, including Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, and Jews.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Will County?
Total Population of Will County is 696,774.
What is the Total Male Population of Will County?
Total Male Population of Will County is 348,352.
What is the Total Female Population of Will County?
Total Female Population of Will County is 348,422.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Will County?
There are 99.98 Males per 100 Females in Will County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Will County?
There are 100.02 Females per 100 Males in Will County.
What is the Median Population Age in Will County?
Median Population Age in Will County is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Will County
Average Family Size in Will County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Will County
Average Household Size in Will County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Will County?
Per Capita income in Will County is $44,356.
What is the Median Family Income in Will County?
Median Family Income in Will County is $119,675.
What is the Median Household income in Will County?
Median Household Income in Will County is $103,678.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Will County?
Income or Wage Gap in Will County is 36.5%.
Women in Will County earn 63.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Will County?
Family Income Deficit in Will County is $12,072.
Families that are below poverty line in Will County earn $12,072 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Will County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Will County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Will County?
There are 378,677 People in the Labor Forcein in Will County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Will County?
68.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Will County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Will County?
Unemployment Rate in Will County is 5.0%.