Bolingbrook, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,045 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2979.8 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.07% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,223 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bolingbrook grew by 1.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 74,620 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bolingbrook has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,252 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.12% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bolingbrook is about 31% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,509 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,719 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.6% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bolingbrook is about 11.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,719 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bolingbrook spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.5 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,783 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,122 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,288 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bolingbrook is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bolingbrook has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Bolingbrook has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bolingbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Bolingbrook, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Bolingbrook, IL is the 2nd largest of the 5 cities compared here, 75,045 residents against a local median of 34,399. Bolingbrook, IL's median home price, at $242,509, runs 35% below the $373,230 typical of the cities around it.
The cities themselves spread $293,319 on median home price, so Bolingbrook, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Bolingbrook, IL has the 5th highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook, IL | 75,045 | $107,252 #2/5 | $242,509 #5/5 | 26.3 min #2/5 |
| Romeoville, IL | 37,292 | $97,441 | $247,225 | 30.2 min |
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | $99,748 | $411,139 | 27.3 min |
| Naperville, IL | 127,521 | $147,990 | $335,321 | 26.9 min |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | $101,715 | $540,545 | 25.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bolingbrook, Illinois.
What is the population of Bolingbrook, Illinois?
The population of Bolingbrook, Illinois is 75,045, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bolingbrook, Illinois?
The population density of Bolingbrook, Illinois is 2979.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bolingbrook, Illinois?
The median household income in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $107,252, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bolingbrook, Illinois?
The median home price in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $242,509, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bolingbrook, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Bolingbrook, Illinois is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.