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Minooka, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 10 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 42 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Minooka has a population of 3,971.
In Minooka, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Minooka people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.
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.
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.
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.
In Minooka, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Minooka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Minooka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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