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Population Review

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%.

2018 · 75K20102024
Bolingbrook village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

74,756

Population (2024)

73,475

Population (2010)

75,043

Peak (2018)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201073,475
201173,789
201273,949
201373,909
201474,032
201574,142
201674,383
201775,003
201875,043
201974,545
202073,827
202173,713
202274,162
202374,361
202474,756

Race & Ethnicity

White42.3%
Black or African American18.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management21.2%
Manufacturing14.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Retail Trade8.1%
Information6.5%
Construction5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Public Administration2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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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.