2023 ACS Census Data · Population 698,450
Will County is a large county in Illinois with a population of 698,450. The median household income is $107,799, 66% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.0%, median home value is $298,000, and 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 51% above the national average.
Population
698,450
2023 estimate
Rank #96 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$107,799
Household
Rank #98 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$298,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #495 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
36.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #367 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
57% above Illinois avg·66% above national avg
Poverty Rate
45% above Illinois avg·54% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Illinois avg·19% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,216
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
104% above Illinois avg·42% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
69% above Illinois avg·52% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Illinois avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Illinois avg·12% below national avg
Housing Units
252,684
Households
241,310
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,201
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
58% above Illinois avg·51% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Illinois avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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