Will County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 701,462 | — | #97 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $109,984 | +46.4% | #98 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $319,600 | +13.4% | #536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,462 | +25.7% | #272 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -41.8% | #254 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Will County has a population of 701,462, making it the #97 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Will County is $109,984, ranking #98 out of 3,222 counties — 46.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Will County is $319,600 (+13.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,462/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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94.8% of residents in Will County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Will County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois has a total population of 701,462, making it the 97th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Will County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Will County is $109,984, which ranks #98 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Will County is $319,600, 13.4% above the national median. Renters in Will County pay a median gross rent of $1,462 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Will County, 37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.
Will County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%).
All data for Will County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.