Mokena, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mokena, Illinois is 19,906 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 121st-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $129,017, the median home value is $377,100, and the median age is 44.1.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (18,688 → 19,915).
19,906
Population
2280
People / sq mi
$129,017
Median Income
$377,100
Median Home Value
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Mokena covers 8.7 sq mi of land at 2280 people per square mile.
About Mokena, IL
Homeownership is the standout figure in Mokena: 90.7% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 19,906 residents, Mokena is a city in Illinois.
Households take in a median $129,017, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $377,100, with typical rent around $1,405.
About 44.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 14.9% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Mokena, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Mokena village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mokena village had a population of 18,688 in 2010 and 19,915 in 2024, a 6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,172 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.
19,915
Population (2024)
18,688
Population (2010)
20,172
Peak (2018)
0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,688 |
| 2011 | 18,812 |
| 2012 | 18,932 |
| 2013 | 19,066 |
| 2014 | 19,315 |
| 2015 | 19,762 |
| 2016 | 19,929 |
| 2017 | 20,074 |
| 2018 | 20,172 |
| 2019 | 20,159 |
| 2020 | 19,864 |
| 2021 | 19,881 |
| 2022 | 19,801 |
| 2023 | 19,838 |
| 2024 | 19,915 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$129,017
Median Household Income
$53,749
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$377,100
Median Home Value
$1,405
Median Rent
90.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.9%
High School+
44.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.9%
Drive Alone
73.0%
Public Transit
14.9%
Work From Home
31.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
10.2%
Foreign Born
94.8%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
9.5%
With Disability
98.4%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Information | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mokena, Illinois has a population of 19,906 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 121st-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Mokena, Illinois is $129,017, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mokena, Illinois is $377,100, with median monthly rent at $1,405 and a homeownership rate of 90.7%.
The median age in Mokena, Illinois is 44.1 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (18,688 → 19,915).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.