Joliet Population 2026
Joliet has a population of 147,861, making it the #186 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 60× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,861
Rank in United States
#186
Coordinates
41.53°N, 88.08°W
~165 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
982 km
610 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
| Elgin | 112,111 | #270 |
Cities near Joliet
- New Lenox25,800 people · ~10 km away
- Romeoville39,719 people · ~14 km away
- Plainfield42,527 people · ~15 km away
- Bolingbrook74,306 people · ~19 km away
- Oswego33,955 people · ~28 km away
- Naperville147,100 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Joliet?
Joliet has a population of 147,861 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #186 biggest city in United States.
What state is Joliet in?
Joliet is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Joliet the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 982 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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