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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.

Arlington Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

76,005

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75%57,024

Asian

10.4%7,920

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%6,498

Two or More

3.3%2,521

Black

2.3%1,774

Other

0.3%256

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%1,104

High School Diploma

12.8%7,012

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%2,446

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%5,912

Associate's Degree

5.8%3,168

Bachelor's Degree

34.1%18,697

Master's Degree

20.9%11,493

Professional Degree

3.5%1,941

Doctorate

1.9%1,021

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

60.4%

Graduate+

26.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$414,500

Median Renti

$1,760

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%23,288

Renter-Occupied

26%8,178

Total Units

33,005

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%518

$50K–$100K

0.6%149

$100K–$150K

4.3%1,008

$150K–$200K

5.9%1,369

$200K–$300K

12.2%2,836

$300K–$500K

44.9%10,464

$500K–$1M

27.5%6,406

$1M+

2.3%538

Rent Distribution

Under $500

259

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

192

$1,000–$1,250

716

$1,250–$1,500

1,087

$1,500–$2,000

3,152

$2,000+

2,476

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%74

2010–2019

2.2%734

2000–2009

6.7%2,208

1990–1999

9.2%3,042

1980–1989

17.8%5,874

1970–1979

22.7%7,486

1960–1969

21.7%7,164

1950–1959

12.7%4,192

1940–1949

1.9%614

1939 or earlier

4.9%1,617

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.5%24,687

Electricity

18.8%5,908

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%420

No Fuel

0.8%267

Other

0.5%159

Fuel Oil

0.1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,723

Mean Household Incomei

$151,283

Per Capita Incomei

$62,826

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

40,445

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%1,229

$10K–$15K

2%634

$15K–$20K

1.8%566

$20K–$25K

2.2%687

$25K–$30K

1.8%562

$30K–$35K

1.3%423

$35K–$40K

2.2%687

$40K–$45K

1.8%572

$45K–$50K

1.9%613

$50K–$60K

4.3%1,340

$60K–$75K

7.5%2,367

$75K–$100K

11.8%3,699

$100K–$125K

10.4%3,271

$125K–$150K

9.5%2,987

$150K–$200K

13.4%4,220

$200K+

24.2%7,609

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

505

Residentsi

647

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes93% occupied$374/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8376 homes97% occupied$380/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $116,723/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

88.9%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

9.3%

Low income$58K–$93K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.4% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,324

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,037

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,385(4.1% of civilian adults)