Joy is a village located in Mercer County, Illinois. Joy has a 2025 population of 360. Joy is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Joy includes 93.63% White, 3.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 93.63% |
| Other race | 14 | 3.71% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 2.65% |
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Never Married
Joy's average per capita income is $34,567. Household income levels show a median of $64,583. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,125 | - |
| Families | $88,125 | $82,961 |
| Households | $64,583 | $67,836 |
| Non Families | $33,654 | $44,698 |
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