Joliet, IL Demographics
A map of Joliet's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 67,903 | 45.2% |
Hispanic | 50,510 | 33.6% |
Black | 23,814 | 15.8% |
Multiracial | 4,567 | 3.0% |
Asian | 2,927 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 641 | 0.4% |
Joliet, Illinois had a population of 150,362 in 2020. It was 45.2% White, 15.8% Black, 1.9% Asian, 33.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Joliet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Joliet's White Population
67,903 residents of Joliet identify as White, or 45.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Joliet less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #1374 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is less White than neighboring Rockdale (50.4% White), Crystal Lawns (75.1% White), Sunnyland (59.1% White), Shorewood (73.6% White), and Crest Hill (48.4% White).
Joliet's Black Population
23,814 residents of Joliet identify as Black, or 15.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Joliet roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is more Black than neighboring Rockdale (6.9% Black), Crystal Lawns (1.9% Black), Sunnyland (2.2% Black), and Shorewood (6.4% Black). Joliet is less Black than neighboring Crest Hill (21.8% Black).
Joliet's Asian Population
2,927 residents of Joliet identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Joliet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #246 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is more Asian than neighboring Rockdale (0.4% Asian), and Crystal Lawns (0.4% Asian). Joliet is less Asian than neighboring Sunnyland (2.3% Asian), Shorewood (2.8% Asian), and Crest Hill (2.5% Asian).
Joliet's Hispanic Population
50,510 residents of Joliet identify as Hispanic, or 33.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Joliet larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lawns (18.3% Hispanic), Sunnyland (28.7% Hispanic), Shorewood (13.5% Hispanic), and Crest Hill (23.8% Hispanic). Joliet is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockdale (37.7% Hispanic).
Joliet's Native American/Other Population
641 residents of Joliet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Joliet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shorewood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Crest Hill (0.3% Native American/Other). Joliet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockdale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sunnyland (1.1% Native American/Other).
Joliet's Multiracial Population
4,567 residents of Joliet identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Joliet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Joliet is ranked #910 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Joliet is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockdale (4% Multiracial), Crystal Lawns (3.8% Multiracial), Sunnyland (6.6% Multiracial), Shorewood (3.3% Multiracial), and Crest Hill (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.