How big is Will County?

• In terms of area, Will County is 846 square miles
• It is the 13th largest county in Illinois in terms of land area
• It is the 2nd largest in land area in the 6-county Chicago area (after Cook County)
• There are 24 Townships and 35 Municipalities in Will County

What is the population of Will County?

• 2000 census: 502,266
• According to the 1990 census, Will County was the 4th largest population in Illinois
• Will County comprises 3% of the state total population
• The latest population estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau: 459,189
• For Illinois population growth between 1990 and 1998, this ranks Will County:

The fastest growing county in numerical population change, with an increase of 101,876 people. ( This ranks 34th of all U.S. counties).
The 3rd fastest growing county in percent population change, with a population increase of 28.5%. ( This ranks 169th of all U.S. counties).