State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,987.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.67%
Growth Since 2010
0.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bolingbrook, Illinois Population 2021
73,549
Bolingbrook is a city located in Will County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 73,549, it is the 14th largest city in Illinois and the 496th largest city in the United States . Bolingbrook is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually but its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,366 in 2010. Bolingbrook reached it's highest population of 75,043 in 2018. Spanning over 25 miles, Bolingbrook has a population density of 2,987 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bolingbrook is $107,741 with a poverty rate of 6.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,386 per month, and the median house value is $223,600. The median age in Bolingbrook is 36.2 years, 35.2 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Bolingbrook Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolingbrook was:
- White: 50.98%
- Black or African American: 18.36%
- Other race: 13.92%
- Asian: 11.48%
- Two or more races: 4.91%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Bolingbrook, Illinois is 73,549 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 75,043.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 73,366.
Bolingbrook, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,942 | 50.98% |
| Black or African American | 13,667 | 18.36% |
| Some Other Race | 10,358 | 13.92% |
| Asian | 8,541 | 11.48% |
| Two or More Races | 3,652 | 4.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 261 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
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Bolingbrook Population by Race
Bolingbrook Population Pyramid $2021
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Bolingbrook Population by Age
Bolingbrook Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,921 | 3.23 | 80.9 |
| Married | 13,940 | 3.64 | 89.8 |
| Non Family | 4,754 | 1.25 | 64.3 |
| Female | 3,004 | 4.24 | 66.4 |
| Male | 1,223 | 3.88 | 78.6 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
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Bolingbrook Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,572 | 5.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,185 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 11,245 | 23.26% |
| Some College | 9,821 | 20.32% |
| Associates Degree | 4,151 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,552 | 25.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,817 | 12.03% |
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Bolingbrook Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bolingbrook Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,230 | 21,357 | 9,439 |
| Hispanic | 10,117 | 7,367 | 1,713 |
| Black | 9,069 | 8,474 | 3,031 |
| Asian | 6,093 | 5,693 | 3,945 |
| Other Race | 5,564 | 3,657 | 485 |
| 2+ Races | 1,290 | 1,115 | 389 |
| Native American | 176 | 130 | 25 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.75%.
Bolingbrook Educational Attainment by Race
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$47,207
Average Earnings
$55,229
Average Male
$37,170
Average Female
Bolingbrook Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bolingbrook Language by Age
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Bolingbrook Language
65.02% of Bolingbrook residents speak only English, while 34.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.09% of the population.
Bolingbrook Language
Bolingbrook Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,581 | 1,867 | 13.75% |
| Hispanic | 18,822 | 1,451 | 7.71% |
| White | 30,616 | 1,070 | 3.49% |
| Other | 10,321 | 1,020 | 9.88% |
| Asian | 8,507 | 346 | 4.07% |
| Multiple | 3,628 | 254 | 7.00% |
| Native | 261 | 47 | 18.01% |
6.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.81%
Male Poverty Rate
7.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bolingbrook
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolingbrook is Native, with 18.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolingbrook is White, with 3.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.21%.
Bolingbrook Poverty
Bolingbrook Poverty Rate by Education
Bolingbrook Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Bolingbrook Married by Age and Sex
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Bolingbrook Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bolingbrook Marital Status by Race
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Bolingbrook Marital Status
Bolingbrook Veterans by War
Bolingbrook Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,790 | 6.12% |
| Black | 835 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 1.98% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.70% |
| Native American | 23 | 13.07% |
| Other Race | 18 | 0.26% |
| Islander | 2 | 20.00% |
Bolingbrook Veterans by Race
Bolingbrook Veterans by Education
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2.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bolingbrook Veterans by Education
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73.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Bolingbrook Employment by Age
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Bolingbrook Employment by Race
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Bolingbrook Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.94%
Native Born
23.06%
Foreign Born
10.87%
Non Citizen
12.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.94% of Bolingbrook residents were born in the United States, with 62.34% having been born in Illinois. 10.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bolingbrook Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,549 | -498 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 74,047 | -498 | -0.67% |
| 2019 | 74,545 | -498 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 75,043 | 40 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 75,003 | 620 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 74,383 | 241 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 74,142 | 110 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 74,032 | 123 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 73,909 | -40 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 73,949 | 160 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 73,789 | 314 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 73,475 | 17,154 | 2.69% |
| 2000 | 56,321 | 15,478 | 3.27% |
| 1990 | 40,843 | 3,582 | 0.92% |
| 1980 | 37,261 | 30,761 | 19.08% |
| 1970 | 6,500 | 0.00% |