Joliet, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you are looking for information on the Population & Steets in Joilet City, Illinois, you've come to the right place. Learn more about this Midwestern and East Coast city, and the people who live there. It is just 30 miles south of Chicago and serves as the county seat of Kendall and Will counties. At 150,362 residents, Joliet is the third largest city in Illinois. Its friendly atmosphere and small town feel make it a great place to call home.

The city was named the "City of Steel" in 1869, after the construction of a steel mill. This industrial boom attracted thousands of southeastern European immigrants. Many of them found jobs on the railroad serving the mill. This large labor force led to other industries. Other industries such as horseshoe factories, brick factories, and bridge builders established operations in Joliet during the 20th century. Today, Joliet is home to riverboat casinos and NASCAR racetracks.

The Joliet Transportation Center is a major hub for commuters. Metra rail lines from Chicago terminate in the city. Route 66 Raceway and the Heritage Corridor routes end in Joliet. Local buses leave downtown Joliet every hour. Amtrak trains service Joliet Union Station daily. Amtrak offers four Lincoln Service round-trips between Chicago and St. Louis and one round trip between Chicago and San Antonio.