Bolingbrook, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bolingbrook, Illinois is 73,813 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $107,552, the median home value is $295,500, and the median age is 37.4.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (73,475 → 74,756).
73,813
Population
2955
People / sq mi
$107,552
Median Income
$295,500
Median Home Value
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Bolingbrook covers 25.0 sq mi of land at 2955 people per square mile.
About Bolingbrook, IL
Homeownership is the standout figure in Bolingbrook: 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 73,813 residents, Bolingbrook is a city in Illinois. It ranks #16 among cities in Illinois by population.
Households take in a median $107,552, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $295,500, with typical rent around $1,718.
Roughly 38.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.7% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Bolingbrook, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Bolingbrook village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bolingbrook village had a population of 73,475 in 2010 and 74,756 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 75,043 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.
74,756
Population (2024)
73,475
Population (2010)
75,043
Peak (2018)
0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,475 |
| 2011 | 73,789 |
| 2012 | 73,949 |
| 2013 | 73,909 |
| 2014 | 74,032 |
| 2015 | 74,142 |
| 2016 | 74,383 |
| 2017 | 75,003 |
| 2018 | 75,043 |
| 2019 | 74,545 |
| 2020 | 73,827 |
| 2021 | 73,713 |
| 2022 | 74,162 |
| 2023 | 74,361 |
| 2024 | 74,756 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.3% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$107,552
Median Household Income
$41,825
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$295,500
Median Home Value
$1,718
Median Rent
79.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
38.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
69.9%
Public Transit
15.7%
Work From Home
29.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.9%
Foreign Born
64.2%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Retail Trade | 8.1% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bolingbrook, Illinois has a population of 73,813 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $107,552, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bolingbrook, Illinois is $295,500, with median monthly rent at $1,718 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.
The median age in Bolingbrook, Illinois is 37.4 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has grown 1.7% since 2010 (73,475 → 74,756).
Bolingbrook village, IL Climate
Bolingbrook village, IL has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F) and receives about 944 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.8°C
Avg Temp
944
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 22° | 40 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 37 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 67 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 98 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 97 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 105 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 98 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 102 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 94 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 68 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 77 mm |
| December | -3° / 27° | 61 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bolingbrook village, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Bolingbrook village, IL are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.