Joy is a village located in Mercer County Illinois. Joy has a 2024 population of 362. Joy is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 370 in 2020.
The average household income in Joy is $67,899 with a poverty rate of 15.53%. The median age in Joy is 38.8 years: 38.4 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 96.52% |
| Other race | 9 | 2.41% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 147 | 2.54 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 76 | 3.25 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.25 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 15 | 3 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 4 | 4.25 | 50 | 50 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 4.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 55.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 55 | 20.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 241 | 20 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,208 | $41,136 | $25,234 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,917 | $41,761 | $26,563 |
| Some College | $48,333 | $59,583 | $31,667 |
$32,917
Average Earnings
$41,761
Average Male
$26,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.41% of Joy residents speak only English, while 0.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 52 | 14.4% |
| Multiple | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
15.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
19.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joy is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joy is White, with 14.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.57% |
| Some College | 2.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,875 | $79,815 |
| Households | $65,625 | $67,899 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $45,612 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.01%
Born in Joy
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.59% of Joy residents were born in the United States, with 77.01% having been born in Illinois. 2.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 352 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 354 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 356 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 358 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 360 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 362 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 364 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 365 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 368 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 370 | -14 | -3.65% |
| 2019 | 384 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 388 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 389 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 388 | -8 | -2.02% |
| 2015 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 399 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 404 | -4 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 408 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 414 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 416 | 0 | 0% |