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.

Bridgeview, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,849

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.4%9,328

Hispanic/Latino

33.7%5,682

Black

4.8%806

Asian

4.8%803

Two or More

1.2%195

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%757

High School Diploma

30.7%3,512

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%757

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%1,392

Associate's Degree

8.3%950

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%1,462

Master's Degree

4.6%532

Professional Degree

0.5%54

Doctorate

0.2%25

HS or Higher

82.4%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,400

Median Renti

$1,177

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%3,979

Renter-Occupied

34.4%2,086

Total Units

6,534

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%594

$50K–$100K

0.8%32

$100K–$150K

5.8%232

$150K–$200K

8.4%334

$200K–$300K

44.9%1,786

$300K–$500K

22.5%895

$500K–$1M

2.7%106

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

510

$1,000–$1,250

601

$1,250–$1,500

426

$1,500–$2,000

244

$2,000+

109

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%29

2010–2019

8.4%548

2000–2009

11.1%726

1990–1999

11.1%727

1980–1989

12%785

1970–1979

12.7%829

1960–1969

18.3%1,196

1950–1959

16.2%1,058

1940–1949

4.8%314

1939 or earlier

4.9%322

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%4,216

Electricity

23.1%1,399

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%312

No Fuel

2.1%130

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,655

Mean Household Incomei

$81,009

Per Capita Incomei

$29,711

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

8,290

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%504

$10K–$15K

3.8%230

$15K–$20K

2.5%154

$20K–$25K

2.7%162

$25K–$30K

1.4%85

$30K–$35K

3.8%231

$35K–$40K

5.6%339

$40K–$45K

2%122

$45K–$50K

3.9%234

$50K–$60K

10%605

$60K–$75K

11.7%712

$75K–$100K

15.1%918

$100K–$125K

9.5%577

$125K–$150K

8.2%499

$150K–$200K

6.8%411

$200K+

4.6%282

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 Vouchers7 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,426

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,662

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

495(3.8% of civilian adults)