Will County's estimated 2026 population is 718,983 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Will County is the 4th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 678,829 and has seen a growth of 5.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Will County includes 65.03% White, 11.79% Black or African American, 6.92% other race, 6.11% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (65.03%)
Black or African American (11.79%)
Two or more races (9.69%)
Other race (6.92%)
Asian (6.11%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454,217 | 65.03% |
| Black or African American | 82,371 | 11.79% |
| Two or more races | 67,699 | 9.69% |
| Other race | 48,363 | 6.92% |
| Asian | 42,670 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 3,083 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Will County's average per capita income is $60,034. Household income levels show a median of $107,799. The poverty rate stands at 6.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $140,023 | $163,471 |
| Families | $124,227 | $147,160 |
| Households | $107,799 | $131,203 |
| Non Families | $58,765 | $75,782 |
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