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Minooka, Illinois

Minooka, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 10 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 42 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 3,971.

The People and Families of Minooka

In Minooka, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Minooka people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minooka had a median family income of $81,190. People in Minooka generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Minooka than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Minooka gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Minooka Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Minooka. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Minooka, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Minooka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMinooka People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMinooka Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMinooka Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Minooka Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Minooka Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Minooka College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Minooka, IL

Comparing Minooka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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