Will County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Will County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17197
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 197
Geography
- Land Area
- 835.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 849.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.448474
- Longitude
- -87.978456
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 660,317
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 497,634
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 545,110 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 115,202 | 17.4% |
| White | 411,464 | 62.3% |
| Black | 79,456 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 36,386 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 363 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,007 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 424,846 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic | 72,788 | 14.6% |
| White | 327,775 | 65.9% |
| Black | 64,754 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 29,398 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,346 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,198 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 701,462
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $118,113
- Poverty Rate
- 7.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 50,799
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 437,226 | 62.3% |
| Black | 83,066 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 44,805 | 6.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 457,180
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 159,469 | 34.9% |
| Republican | 105,916 | 23.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 191,726 | 41.9% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 216,905 | 47.4% |
| Female | 239,532 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 285,398 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 60,806 | 13.3% |
| Black | 29,447 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 14,306 | 3.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 231,775
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 161,942 | 56.7% |
| Hispanic | 19,163 | 31.5% |
| Black | 11,932 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 5,628 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 110,004 | 50.7% |
| Female | 121,352 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 103,333 (21.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 177,122 (37.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 254,278
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $330,209
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,753
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.1%
- Public Transit
- 2.1%
- Work From Home
- 14.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.