State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
869.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.33% (-5)
Growth Since 2010
-10.79% (-45)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Joy, Illinois Population 2021
372
Joy is a city located in Mercer County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 372, it is the 962nd largest city in Illinois and the 14534th largest city in the United States . Joy is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -10.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 417 in 2010. Joy reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 0 miles, Joy has a population density of 870 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Joy, Illinois is 372 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 382.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 417.
Joy, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 99.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.26% |
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Joy Population by Race
Joy Population Pyramid $2021
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Joy Population by Age
Joy Households and Families
| 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
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Joy Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Joy Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Joy Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Joy Earnings by Educational Attainment
Joy Language by Age
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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 Language
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 Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joy is White, with 10.66% 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 Poverty
Joy Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Joy Marital Status
Joy Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7.19% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 100.00% |
Joy Veterans by Race
Joy Veterans by Education
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16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
Joy Veterans by Education
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77.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Joy Employment by Age
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Joy Employment by Race
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Joy 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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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.
Joy Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |