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.

Calumet City, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,100

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

75.1%26,350

Hispanic/Latino

16.3%5,706

White

5.6%1,966

Two or More

2.6%930

Other

0.3%92

Asian

0.2%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%977

High School Diploma

24.1%5,608

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%1,788

Some College (1+ yr)

24.7%5,744

Associate's Degree

6.6%1,523

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%3,317

Master's Degree

5.7%1,326

Professional Degree

1.1%251

Doctorate

0.3%75

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$145,200

Median Renti

$1,177

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.7%7,986

Renter-Occupied

44.3%6,346

Total Units

16,556

Homeownership

55.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%595

$50K–$100K

16.9%1,348

$100K–$150K

28.5%2,276

$150K–$200K

26.4%2,110

$200K–$300K

14.3%1,141

$300K–$500K

4.1%330

$500K–$1M

2.3%186

Rent Distribution

Under $500

485

$500–$750

335

$750–$1,000

948

$1,000–$1,250

1,810

$1,250–$1,500

923

$1,500–$2,000

1,012

$2,000+

586

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%99

2000–2009

3.9%650

1990–1999

3.5%572

1980–1989

9.2%1,515

1970–1979

25.2%4,167

1960–1969

21.7%3,593

1950–1959

17.2%2,851

1940–1949

6.9%1,142

1939 or earlier

11.9%1,967

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%11,833

Electricity

15.2%2,180

No Fuel

1.4%203

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%85

Other

0.1%18

Solar

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,369

Mean Household Incomei

$67,055

Per Capita Incomei

$28,113

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

10.6%

Labor Forcei

17,359

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%1,161

$10K–$15K

5.8%830

$15K–$20K

5.1%734

$20K–$25K

5.6%801

$25K–$30K

5.6%806

$30K–$35K

3.9%564

$35K–$40K

4.7%671

$40K–$45K

4.4%624

$45K–$50K

3.3%474

$50K–$60K

6.7%955

$60K–$75K

12.5%1,791

$75K–$100K

14.3%2,046

$100K–$125K

5.8%827

$125K–$150K

4.2%606

$150K–$200K

8%1,149

$200K+

2%293

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

1,343

Residentsi

2,067

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Project Based Section 8291 homes98% occupied$437/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC180 homes95% occupied$447/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,369/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

80.5%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

17.9%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94.5% of subsidized households are minority

6.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,343

Avg. Commutei

34.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,515

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,040(3.9% of civilian adults)