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.

Bedford Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

586

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.1%282

White

40.6%238

Two or More

5.8%34

Black

4.9%29

Asian

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%22

High School Diploma

38.1%145

Some College (<1 yr)

5%19

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%26

Associate's Degree

7.1%27

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%62

Master's Degree

9.2%35

Professional Degree

0.5%2

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,700

Median Renti

$1,841

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.1%172

Renter-Occupied

14.9%30

Total Units

207

Homeownership

85.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%5

$50K–$100K

4.7%8

$100K–$150K

1.7%3

$150K–$200K

8.1%14

$200K–$300K

42.4%73

$300K–$500K

34.9%60

$500K–$1M

1.2%2

$1M+

4.1%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

10.1%21

1960–1969

12.6%26

1950–1959

31.9%66

1940–1949

5.3%11

1939 or earlier

40.1%83

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

100%202

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,000

Mean Household Incomei

$133,765

Per Capita Incomei

$45,281

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

251

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%5

$10K–$15K

3%6

$15K–$20K

1%2

$20K–$25K

4.5%9

$25K–$30K

1.5%3

$30K–$35K

1.5%3

$45K–$50K

1.5%3

$50K–$60K

9.4%19

$60K–$75K

5.9%12

$75K–$100K

20.3%41

$100K–$125K

9.4%19

$125K–$150K

7.9%16

$150K–$200K

15.8%32

$200K+

15.8%32

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

221

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

238

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(5.8% of civilian adults)