Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alsip, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,583

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40%7,435

Hispanic/Latino

28.6%5,322

Black

24.3%4,507

Two or More

4%737

Asian

2.3%419

Other

0.6%120

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%517

High School Diploma

28%3,490

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%1,440

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,892

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,340

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%1,480

Master's Degree

5.8%720

Professional Degree

0.4%47

Doctorate

0.7%93

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$225,000

Median Renti

$1,140

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%4,958

Renter-Occupied

35.8%2,766

Total Units

7,881

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%185

$50K–$100K

5.4%269

$100K–$150K

9.2%457

$150K–$200K

19.9%988

$200K–$300K

46.9%2,323

$300K–$500K

14.1%701

$500K–$1M

0.7%35

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

550

$1,000–$1,250

1,333

$1,250–$1,500

455

$1,500–$2,000

237

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%15

2000–2009

4.7%374

1990–1999

15.6%1,233

1980–1989

14.2%1,117

1970–1979

28.1%2,211

1960–1969

17.9%1,407

1950–1959

12.3%971

1940–1949

4.3%336

1939 or earlier

2.8%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.7%5,849

Electricity

20.9%1,617

Other

1.3%99

No Fuel

1.2%95

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%64

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,585

Mean Household Incomei

$83,086

Per Capita Incomei

$34,532

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

9,549

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%644

$10K–$15K

2%154

$15K–$20K

3%234

$20K–$25K

3.6%280

$25K–$30K

2.5%193

$30K–$35K

6.1%471

$35K–$40K

3.3%255

$40K–$45K

7.5%578

$45K–$50K

3.9%299

$50K–$60K

7.4%571

$60K–$75K

6.7%520

$75K–$100K

11.1%858

$100K–$125K

12.8%987

$125K–$150K

8.2%637

$150K–$200K

6.9%535

$200K+

6.6%508

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

102

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

47 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes93% occupied$385/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 815 homes83% occupied$391/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,585/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

87.7%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

12.3%

Who Receives This Housing

84.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.8% of subsidized households are minority

48.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,464

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,702

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

729(5.2% of civilian adults)