Justice, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Justice, Illinois is 12,372 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 193rd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $58,514, the median home value is $235,200, and the median age is 37.0.
The population has declined 5.2% since 2010 (12,936 → 12,267).
12,372
Population
4356
People / sq mi
$58,514
Median Income
$235,200
Median Home Value
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Justice covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 4356 people per square mile.
About Justice, IL
Justice is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 10.1% of the population. With 12,372 residents, Justice is a city in Illinois.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,514, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.1%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $235,200, with typical rent around $1,198.
College attainment is 19.1%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Justice village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Justice village had a population of 12,936 in 2010 and 12,267 in 2024, a -5.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,069 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.
12,267
Population (2024)
12,936
Population (2010)
13,069
Peak (2013)
-0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,936 |
| 2011 | 13,006 |
| 2012 | 13,045 |
| 2013 | 13,069 |
| 2014 | 13,054 |
| 2015 | 12,999 |
| 2016 | 12,912 |
| 2017 | 12,812 |
| 2018 | 12,687 |
| 2019 | 12,608 |
| 2020 | 12,564 |
| 2021 | 12,351 |
| 2022 | 12,215 |
| 2023 | 12,177 |
| 2024 | 12,267 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,514
Median Household Income
$32,277
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$235,200
Median Home Value
$1,198
Median Rent
51.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.5%
High School+
19.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.3%
Drive Alone
77.0%
Public Transit
7.6%
Work From Home
31.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.1%
Foreign Born
55.8%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
10.3%
With Disability
88.4%
Health Insurance
93.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Retail Trade | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Justice, Illinois has a population of 12,372 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 193rd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Justice, Illinois is $58,514, with 15.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Justice, Illinois is $235,200, with median monthly rent at $1,198 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.
The median age in Justice, Illinois is 37.0 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has declined 5.2% since 2010 (12,936 → 12,267).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.