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.

Berwyn, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

55,595

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62.8%34,902

White

24.9%13,860

Black

7.4%4,105

Asian

3.8%2,105

Two or More

1.1%616

Other

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,804

High School Diploma

24.3%9,222

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%2,425

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%5,782

Associate's Degree

9.5%3,610

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%6,176

Master's Degree

5.6%2,133

Professional Degree

1.7%657

Doctorate

0.7%253

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,800

Median Renti

$1,215

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%12,504

Renter-Occupied

38.9%7,972

Total Units

22,027

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%351

$50K–$100K

1.5%190

$100K–$150K

3.7%458

$150K–$200K

4.6%575

$200K–$300K

37.5%4,688

$300K–$500K

45.1%5,638

$500K–$1M

4.2%531

$1M+

0.6%73

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

235

$750–$1,000

1,433

$1,000–$1,250

2,282

$1,250–$1,500

1,372

$1,500–$2,000

1,584

$2,000+

452

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%100

2010–2019

0.7%164

2000–2009

1.7%370

1990–1999

1.5%336

1980–1989

2.2%482

1970–1979

4.2%917

1960–1969

6.6%1,447

1950–1959

13.5%2,972

1940–1949

8.7%1,920

1939 or earlier

60.5%13,319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.3%18,688

Electricity

6.5%1,323

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%343

No Fuel

0.6%115

Solar

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,408

Mean Household Incomei

$94,277

Per Capita Incomei

$34,812

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

31,334

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%983

$10K–$15K

1.2%251

$15K–$20K

4%826

$20K–$25K

2.9%593

$25K–$30K

4.4%906

$30K–$35K

5.1%1,035

$35K–$40K

3.8%773

$40K–$45K

3.3%685

$45K–$50K

3.1%632

$50K–$60K

6.2%1,269

$60K–$75K

9.5%1,953

$75K–$100K

12.4%2,546

$100K–$125K

12.9%2,647

$125K–$150K

8.2%1,686

$150K–$200K

9.5%1,946

$200K+

8.5%1,745

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

209

Residentsi

344

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers186 homes93% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,408/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

84%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

14%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

54% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,796

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,356(3.1% of civilian adults)