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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.