Minooka, Illinois
Minooka: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Minooka is a city located in the county of Grundy in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,924 and a population density of 1,151 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,456 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Minooka
| Population : | 11,456 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Grundy County |
| Postal code : | 60447 |
| Area : | 9.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:11:37 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,207 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Minooka is located at 41°27'19"N 88°15'42"W (41.4553100, -88.2617300).
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Official website of Minooka
Demographics
The population of Minooka increased by 4.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,924 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,022 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,106 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,146 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,199 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,239 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,267 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,348 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,357 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,397 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,456 | 0.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 66,749 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 66,931 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 71,576 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 66,748 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 71.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,993 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
Minooka zip code is 60447.
County name: Grundy, County
fips: 17063
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $926,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,475 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $720 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,072 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 27,663 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 247,461 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 211,291 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 869,741 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,848 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $113,499 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $62,528 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 9,648 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,136 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,610 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,543 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,614 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,672 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 10,768.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.20 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $895 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $605 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,071 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,896 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,781 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 190,897 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,992 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $22,909 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,386 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 749 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 217 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 595 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 465.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.12 |
People born in Minooka (5)
People born in Minooka, including screenwriter Henry Gilroy, actor, writer and comedian Nick Offerman, television writer and storyboard artist William Reiss, .
List
- Dale Coyne (American racing driver) he was born in 08/07/1954
- Ozioma Akagha (American actress and voice actress) she was born in 14/02/1979
Schools in Minooka
College & universities near Minooka, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146296 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet (IL) | 60431-8938 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Minooka, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Minooka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Minooka Post Office | Minooka (IL) | 60447 |
Other cities in Grundy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grundy County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 15,162 | City in Illinois |
| Aux Sable | 13,493 | Township in Grundy County, Illinois |
| Coal City | 5,351 | Village in United States of America |
| Diamond | 2,484 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Wauponsee | 2,329 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Mazon | 1,860 | Village in the United States |
| Gardner | 1,377 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Braceville | 709 | Township in Grundy County, Illinois |
| South Wilmington | 637 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Nettle Creek | 484 | Township in Grundy County, Illinois |
| Carbon Hill | 334 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Verona | 208 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| East Brooklyn | 104 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Kinsman | 96 | Village in Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Minooka distances to largest Illinois cities
