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 $67,836 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median age in Joy is 37.6 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 93.63% |
| Other race | 14 | 3.71% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 2.65% |
| 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 | 155 | 2.43 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 73 | 3.48 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.15 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 15 | 2.47 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 5 | 3 | 40 | 60 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 8.98% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 55.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 52 | 20.31% |
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 | 249 | 228 | 15 |
| Other Race | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,583 | $34,911 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,567 | $44,792 | $30,208 |
| Some College | $58,125 | $61,875 | $44,583 |
$34,567
Average Earnings
$44,792
Average Male
$30,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.35% of Joy residents speak only English, while 2.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 52 | 14.73% |
| Multiple | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| Other | 10 | 2 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2 | 20% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.99%
Male Poverty Rate
17.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joy is Multiple, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joy is White, with 14.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,125 | $82,961 |
| Households | $64,583 | $67,836 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,654 | $44,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 4.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
75.6%
Born in Joy
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.88% of Joy residents were born in the United States, with 75.6% having been born in Illinois. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |