Minooka is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 12,805 people and two associated neighborhoods, Minooka is the 189th largest community in Illinois. Minooka has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Minooka, where the median household income is $119,730.00.

Minooka real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Minooka house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

A relatively large number of people in Minooka telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Minooka is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Minooka’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Minooka, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.35 minutes every day commuting to work.

The population of Minooka is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.37% of adults in Minooka have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Minooka in 2018 was $45,174, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $180,696 for a family of four.

Minooka is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Minooka home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Minooka residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Minooka also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.60% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Minooka include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Minooka is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.