Joliet township is located in Will County Illinois. Joliet township has a 2024 population of 84,826. Joliet township is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually but its population has decreased by -0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85,260 in 2020.
The average household income in Joliet township is $72,456 with a poverty rate of 17.46%. The median age in Joliet township is 34 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joliet township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,980 | 44.45% |
| Black or African American | 18,364 | 21.49% |
| Other race | 16,391 | 19.18% |
| Two or more races | 10,799 | 12.64% |
| Native American | 1,053 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 826 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,188 | 2.75 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 11,149 | 1.22 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 10,963 | 3.75 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 5,569 | 3.44 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 2,507 | 3.68 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,345 | 11.68% |
| Associates Degree | 3,325 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,470 | 10.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,267 | 4.17% |
| High School Graduate | 17,551 | 32.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,128 | 13.12% |
| Some College | 12,229 | 22.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,298 | 11,237 | 1,494 |
| White | 19,266 | 17,776 | 4,312 |
| Black | 12,028 | 10,354 | 1,607 |
| Other Race | 9,161 | 4,318 | 382 |
| 2+ Races | 5,478 | 3,556 | 765 |
| Native American | 625 | 477 | 81 |
| Asian | 603 | 500 | 141 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,951 | $51,848 | $50,274 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,691 | $92,500 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,037 | $42,813 | $29,480 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,529 | $38,011 | $23,947 |
| Overall | $38,200 | $44,728 | $30,902 |
| Some College | $41,556 | $50,655 | $31,266 |
$38,200
Average Earnings
$44,728
Average Male
$30,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.01% of Joliet township residents speak only English, while 37.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38,492 | 6,339 | 16.47% |
| Black | 17,883 | 4,484 | 25.07% |
| White | 23,330 | 2,628 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 10,740 | 2,187 | 20.36% |
| Other | 16,333 | 2,186 | 13.38% |
| Native | 1,038 | 200 | 19.27% |
| Asian | 750 | 80 | 10.67% |
17.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
20.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joliet township is Black, with 25.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joliet township is Asian, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.41% |
| High School | 14.58% |
| Some College | 14.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.15% |
| Female Employed | 10.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,757 | $80,708 |
| Households | $59,356 | $72,456 |
| Married Families | $86,847 | $97,191 |
| Non Families | $40,168 | $52,267 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,724
Number of Veterans
2,414
Male Veterans
310
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 961 |
| Second Gulf War | 631 |
| First Gulf War | 583 |
| Korea | 136 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 742 |
| 55 to 64 | 626 |
| 35 to 54 | 623 |
| 75+ | 545 |
| 18 to 34 | 188 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,406 | 4.64% |
| Black | 1,019 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 1.02% |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 2.74% |
| Other Race | 108 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.71%
Born in Joliet township
80.16%
Native Born
19.84%
Foreign Born
13.29%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
80.16% of Joliet township residents were born in the United States, with 66.71% having been born in Illinois. 13.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84,986 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 84,954 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 84,922 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 84,890 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 84,858 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 84,826 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 84,794 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 84,762 | -493 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 85,255 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 85,260 | -835 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 86,095 | -394 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 86,489 | -246 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 86,735 | -198 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 86,933 | 37 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 86,896 | -728 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 87,624 | -168 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 87,792 | -55 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 87,847 | 26 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 87,821 | 217 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 87,604 | 0 | 0% |