New Lenox, Illinois Population 2022
New Lenox is a city located in Will County Illinois. New Lenox has a 2020 population of 27,778. New Lenox is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,214 in 2010.
The average household income in New Lenox is $129,620 with a poverty rate of 2.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,163 per month, and the median house value is $308,500. The median age in New Lenox is 36.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
New Lenox Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Lenoxwas:
- White: 95.79%
- Two or more races: 2.81%
- Black or African American: 0.55%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Asian: 0.40%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,661 | 95.79% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 123 | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 752 | 2.81% |
New Lenox Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,720 | 3.06 | 91.4 |
| Married | 6,329 | 3.56 | 96 |
| Male | 165 | 2.67 | 100 |
| Female | 623 | 2.99 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 1,603 | 1.15 | 79 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 0.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,559 | 20.94% |
| Some College | 3,453 | 20.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,052 | 12.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,571 | 26.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,982 | 17.55% |
New Lenox Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 40 |
| White | 15,998 | 15,636 | 7,257 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 351 | 108 |
| Black | 75 | 74 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 571 | 555 | 128 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.56%.
$64,030
Average Earnings
$85,927
Average Male
$46,174
Average Female
New Lenox Language by Age
New Lenox Language
96.42% of New Lenox residents speak only English, while 3.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
New Lenox Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,671 | 617 | 2.50% |
| Black | 146 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Other | 27 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 16 | 1.45% |
2.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.32%
Male Poverty Rate
2.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New Lenox
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Lenox is White, with 2.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Lenox is Hispanic, with 1.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.15%.
New Lenox Marital Status
Marriage Rates
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
Female Marriage Rate
New Lenox Married by Age and Sex
New Lenox 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.
New Lenox Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 965 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 5 | 5.49% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.53% |
New Lenox Veterans by Education
4.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
88.38%
Born in New Lenox
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.82% of New Lenox residents were born in the United States, with 88.38% having been born in Illinois. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,855 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 5,792 | 2,937 | 7.33% |
| 1990 | 9,627 | 3,835 | 5.21% |
| 2000 | 17,771 | 8,144 | 6.32% |
| 2010 | 24,394 | 6,623 | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 24,676 | 282 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 24,958 | 282 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 25,240 | 282 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 25,522 | 282 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 25,804 | 282 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 26,086 | 282 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 26,368 | 282 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 26,650 | 282 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 26,932 | 282 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 27,214 | 282 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 27,496 | 282 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 27,778 | 282 | 1.03% |