Bolingbrook, IL Demographics

A map of Bolingbrook's Population by Race

Bolingbrook, Illinois has an estimated population of 74,096, a less than 1% change from the 73,922 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.8% White, 28.9% Hispanic, 17.7% Black, 14.1% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bolingbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bolingbrook is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bolingbrook, that probability was 74.0% in 2020 and 74.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bolingbrook is ranked the 16th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bolingbrook was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bolingbrook's White Population

25,779 residents of Bolingbrook, or 34.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bolingbrook is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bolingbrook ranks 1393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has decreased from 36.2% to 34.8%.

Bolingbrook is less White than neighboring Romeoville (40.5% White), Woodridge (56.8% White), Naperville (61% White), Lisle (65.1% White), and Lockport Heights (64.7% White).

Bolingbrook's Black Population

13,136 residents of Bolingbrook, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bolingbrook is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bolingbrook ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Black residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has decreased from 19.1% to 17.7%.

Bolingbrook is more Black than neighboring Romeoville (14.3% Black), Woodridge (10.5% Black), Naperville (4.3% Black), Lisle (4.5% Black), and Lockport Heights (0% Black).

Bolingbrook's Asian Population

10,475 residents of Bolingbrook, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bolingbrook is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bolingbrook ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.1%.

Bolingbrook is more Asian than neighboring Romeoville (6.1% Asian), Woodridge (12.1% Asian), and Lockport Heights (0% Asian). Bolingbrook is less Asian than neighboring Naperville (22.3% Asian), and Lisle (17.4% Asian).

Bolingbrook's Hispanic Population

21,446 residents of Bolingbrook, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bolingbrook is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bolingbrook ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has increased from 26.8% to 28.9%.

Bolingbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodridge (16% Hispanic), Naperville (7.6% Hispanic), and Lisle (8.9% Hispanic). Bolingbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Romeoville (35.7% Hispanic).

Bolingbrook's Native American/Other Population

357 residents of Bolingbrook, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bolingbrook is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bolingbrook ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Bolingbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Romeoville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lockport Heights (0% Native American/Other). Bolingbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Naperville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Bolingbrook's Multiracial Population

2,903 residents of Bolingbrook, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bolingbrook is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bolingbrook ranks 670th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolingbrook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bolingbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Bolingbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Romeoville (3.2% Multiracial), and Lisle (3.5% Multiracial). Bolingbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodridge (4.1% Multiracial), Naperville (4.1% Multiracial), and Lockport Heights (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.