Justice is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Justice has a 2024 population of 11,920. Justice is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,563 in 2020.
The average household income in Justice is $79,012 with a poverty rate of 21.91%. The median age in Justice is 31.1 years: 29.9 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Justice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,406 | 59.13% |
| Black or African American | 2,710 | 21.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,142 | 9.12% |
| Other race | 875 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 347 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,511 | 2.78 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 2,077 | 3.47 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 1,489 | 1.4 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 794 | 3.53 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Male | 151 | 2.91 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 593 | 7.81% |
| Associates Degree | 888 | 11.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 880 | 11.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,634 | 34.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 387 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 1,830 | 24.1% |
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 | 4,699 | 3,933 | 851 |
| Black | 1,471 | 1,421 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 1,216 | 1,052 | 198 |
| Other Race | 516 | 435 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 433 | 375 | 74 |
| Asian | 159 | 159 | 100 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,034 | $41,923 | $38,466 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,731 | $100,903 | $61,941 |
| High School Graduate | $42,850 | $55,714 | $31,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,021 | $40,921 | $16,895 |
| Overall | $44,255 | $49,315 | $37,206 |
| Some College | $45,674 | $47,107 | $40,882 |
$44,255
Average Earnings
$49,315
Average Male
$37,206
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.8% of Justice residents speak only English, while 46.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 21.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,647 | 1,519 | 22.85% |
| Black | 2,710 | 858 | 31.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,485 | 367 | 14.77% |
| Multiple | 1,142 | 9 | 0.79% |
21.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.69%
Male Poverty Rate
23.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Justice is Black, with 31.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Justice is Multiple, with 0.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.02% |
| Some College | 10.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.78% |
| Male Employed | 10.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $90,636 |
| Households | $60,083 | $79,012 |
| Married Families | $92,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,174 | $50,770 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
257
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 3.7% |
| Black | 49 | 2.39% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
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
64.93%
Born in Justice
74.4%
Native Born
25.6%
Foreign Born
10.01%
Non Citizen
15.58%
Naturalized
74.4% of Justice residents were born in the United States, with 64.93% having been born in Illinois. 10.01% 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 | 11,117 | -160 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 11,277 | -161 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 11,438 | -161 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 11,599 | -160 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 11,759 | -161 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 11,920 | -161 | -1.33% |
| 2023 | 12,081 | -91 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 12,172 | -179 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 12,351 | -212 | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 12,563 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 12,585 | -90 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 12,675 | -121 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 12,796 | -104 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 12,900 | -87 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 12,987 | -56 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 13,043 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 13,058 | 24 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 13,034 | 38 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 12,996 | 70 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 12,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,193 | 1,056 | 9.48% |
| 1990 | 11,137 | 585 | 5.54% |
| 1980 | 10,552 | 1,079 | 11.39% |
| 1970 | 9,473 | 6,670 | 237.96% |
| 1960 | 2,803 | -8,314 | -74.79% |