Joy, Illinois Population 2022
Joy is a city located in Mercer County Illinois. Joy has a 2020 population of 367. Joy is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -11.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 416 in 2010.
The average household income in Joy is $50,392 with a poverty rate of 12.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $713 per month, and the median house value is $64,800. The median age in Joy is 39.9 years, 33.7 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
Joy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joywas:
- White: 99.22%
- Two or more races: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 99.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.26% |
Joy Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 178 | 2.16 | 74.2 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.12 | 79.2 |
| Married | 77 | 3.03 | 76.6 |
| Female | 17 | 2.71 | 52.9 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 42.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 46.42% |
| Some College | 69 | 26.04% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 6.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.64% |
Joy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 240 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 1 | ||
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | |
| Native American | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.16%.
Joy Language by Age
Joy Language
97.29% of Joy residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
Joy Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 39 | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.20%
Male Poverty Rate
12.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Joy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joy is White, with 10.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joy is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.00%.
Joy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Joy Married by Age and Sex
Joy 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 35-44.
Joy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7.19% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 100.00% |
Joy Veterans by Education
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
77.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.45%
Born in Joy
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of Joy residents were born in the United States, with 67.45% having been born in Illinois. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 367 | -5 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 372 | -5 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 377 | -5 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 382 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 387 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 388 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 390 | -6 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 399 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 404 | -4 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 408 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 414 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 416 | 0.00% |