Joliet, IL — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 149,785 · Illinois · Updated May 2026
Population
149,785
Median Income
$88,026
Home Price
$264,637
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Bachelor's+
25.0%
Full Demographics — Joliet, IL
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,785 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 15.2% | 13.8% | |
| White | 52.7% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 17.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 34.7% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $88,026 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,820 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $68,110 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,637 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.1% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 344 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1842 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 41.9% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 11.7% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.7% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 13.9% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 19.1% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 50.6°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 36.8 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.4 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Joliet, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 31.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About Joliet, IL
Joliet is a city in Illinois, United States. With a population of 149,785, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Joliet shows stronger household income ($88,026 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg) and violent crime rate (344/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 25.0% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.