Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

135,002

0.818% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

0.279% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

2.26% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,807

3.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,600

4.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,121

0.659% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL had a population of 135k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $64,807. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew from 133,906 to 135,002, a 0.818% increase and its median household income grew from $62,368 to $64,807, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), White (Hispanic) (15.9%), Other (Hispanic) (12.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.76%).

29.8% of the households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Joliet Junior College (2,706 degrees awarded in 2021), University of St Francis (1,070 degrees), and Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was $176,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL borders Plainfield & Lockport Townships PUMA, IL, Frankfort, Homer & New Lenox (North) Townships PUMA, IL, Will County (South) PUMA, IL, and Kendall & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is home to a population of 135k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.9% of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.1k people) in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Spanish (35,132 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (395 households), and Vietnamese (253 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,975

Women

50.4%

67,020

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 134,995 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

91%

2021 Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91% of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.1k ± 1.63k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.8k ± 1.36k
White (Hispanic)
21.4k ± 1.56k

35.5%

Hispanic Population

48k people

35.5% of the people in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are hispanic (48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,979 ± 2,914 people
Cameroon
400 ± 490 people
Guatemala
333 ± 447 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 15,979 Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents, followed by Cameroon with 400 and Guatemala with 333.

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

14.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2021, 14.9% of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
35,132 households (27.6%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
395 households (0.31%)
Vietnamese
253 households (0.199%)

29.8% of the households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Spanish. 27.6% of the households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,521 ± 288
Gulf War (2001-)
1,177 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
850 ± 202

Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL employs 62.1k people. The largest industries in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Construction (4,335 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,078 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,364 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($237,154), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($140,164), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($128,219).

Males in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,334. The income inequality in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,339

Women

47.5%

32,375

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2020 was 61,714 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

62.1k

2021 Value

0.659%

1 Year growth

± 0.659%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.659%, from 61.7k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,583 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,364 people), and Cashiers (1,887 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.1k

2021 Value

0.659%

1 Year growth

± 0.659%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.659%, from 61.7k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, are Construction (4,335 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,078 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,364 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,940

Median earning men ± $1,260

$29,737

Median earning women ± $1,364

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($79,649), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,625), and Wholesale Trade ($57,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,281), Public Administration ($51,696), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,797).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL awarded 3,841 degrees. The student population of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,856 male students and 9,199 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are White (2,427 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (767 and 20.2%), Black or African American (320 and 8.43%), and Asian (118 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Joliet Junior College (2,706 and 70.5%), University of St Francis (1,070 and 27.9%), and Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy (40 and 1.04%).

The most popular majors in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (620 and 16.1%), General Business Administration & Management (284 and 7.39%), and Registered Nursing (260 and 6.77%).

The median tuition cost in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $35,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,055 (38.9% men and 61.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,055 students enrolled in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,374 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
164 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
134 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
618 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Biological & Physical Sciences with 164 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Will County (West Central)--Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Joliet Junior College
2,706 degrees awarded
University of St Francis
1,070 degrees awarded
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Joliet Junior College with 2,706 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,569 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL, which is 0.691 times less than the 2,272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,427 degrees mean that there were 3.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 767 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.65% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (25k), and Primary Education (19.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was $176,600 in 2021, which is 0.721 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,600 to $176,600, a 4.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is $64,807. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$176,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,277

$30,766

Median Property Taxes

±$1,049

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.6% of the housing units in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,807

Median Household Income

± $1,889

47.6k

Number of Households

± 1,553

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.6k households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew to $64,807 from the previous year's value of $62,368.

The following chart displays the households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.2% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.97%)
Worked At Home (4.53%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.97%) and those who worked at home (4.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL (17.6k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.4% of the population of Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 7.91% on non-group plans, and 0.812% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.56%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

7.91%

Non-Group

0.812%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL grew by 0.382% from 9.52% to 9.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Joliet & Troy Townships PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.