Will County, IL

County

Cities in Will County

Neighborhoods in Will County

Neighborhood

Will, IL

Georgetown / Lincoln Estates

Brookside Glen / Tinley Trails

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Will

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.4%

Households with Children

36.6%

School Enrollment K-12

82,098

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 14.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.2%
High School / GED: 25.2%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.2%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 38.3%
Living Alone: 25.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
Asian: 6.3%
Black or African American: 11.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 16.9%
South Asian: 54.4%
Southeast Asian: 23.5%
Central Asian: 1.4%
Other Asian: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 83.0%
Puerto Rican: 6.5%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 2.4%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 59.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.5%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 43.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 77.6%
Spanish: 13.1%
European & Indo-European: 5.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 74.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources