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Bolingbrook, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#12/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

74,096population

37.2median age

This community is a community of 74,096 with a median age of 37.2. The population is predominantly White (34.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (28.9%). Median household income is $108,400. 90% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 79.1%, with a median home value of $314,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

34.8%25,779

Hispanic/Latino

28.9%21,446

Black

17.7%13,136

Asian

14.1%10,475

Two or More

3.9%2,903

Other

0.5%348

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%1,556

High School Diploma

19.4%9,441

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%3,115

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%6,253

Associate's Degree

8.5%4,105

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%12,118

Master's Degree

11.3%5,474

Professional Degree

1.6%775

Doctorate

1.8%887

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

$314,700median home value

$1,749median rent

79.1%homeownership

24,498total units

2.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 79.1%

Renter 20.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%507

$50K–$100K

1.6%302

$100K–$150K

3.1%585

$150K–$200K

7.7%1,454

$200K–$300K

30.8%5,830

$300K–$500K

45.9%8,689

$500K–$1M

7.8%1,469

$1M+

0.6%112

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

122

$1,000–$1,250

624

$1,250–$1,500

829

$1,500–$2,000

1,411

$2,000+

1,717

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%352

2010–2019

4.4%1,085

2000–2009

20.6%5,037

1990–1999

22.8%5,574

1980–1989

10.1%2,478

1970–1979

28.8%7,044

1960–1969

8.5%2,082

1950–1959

1.4%355

1940–1949

0.6%150

1939 or earlier

1.4%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90%21,555

Electricity

7.8%1,863

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%362

No Fuel

0.3%83

Other

0.3%73

Solar

0.1%23

Household Economyi

$108,400median household income

$42,112per capita income

9.1%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

42,019labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%603

$10K–$15K

1.2%297

$15K–$20K

2.5%599

$20K–$25K

1.5%365

$25K–$30K

1.9%459

$30K–$35K

2.4%569

$35K–$40K

2.3%540

$40K–$45K

2.1%509

$45K–$50K

2.6%625

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,403

$60K–$75K

8.7%2,084

$75K–$100K

12.8%3,072

$100K–$125K

10.9%2,607

$125K–$150K

10.9%2,605

$150K–$200K

15.7%3,762

$200K+

16.1%3,860

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

694

Residentsi

1,593

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes87% occupied$378/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8321 homes96% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,400/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

82.2%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

16.9%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

69.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.9% of subsidized households are minority

15.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

95.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,90322.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,107

India

2,433

Philippines

1,973

China

410

Poland

198

Korea

190

Guatemala

139

Canada

110

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,730

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,560

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,813(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured