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.

Crestwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,579

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61%6,451

Black

16.3%1,725

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%1,422

Two or More

8.2%866

Asian

1.1%115

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%221

High School Diploma

27.6%2,295

Some College (<1 yr)

8%668

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%1,352

Associate's Degree

11.7%974

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%1,548

Master's Degree

6.9%571

Professional Degree

0.5%42

Doctorate

0.2%15

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

26.2%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,200

Median Renti

$1,334

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.2%3,737

Renter-Occupied

23.8%1,165

Total Units

5,145

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%66

$50K–$100K

4.5%170

$100K–$150K

22.5%841

$150K–$200K

23.6%882

$200K–$300K

24.1%899

$300K–$500K

21.5%805

$500K–$1M

1.2%43

$1M+

0.8%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

174

$1,250–$1,500

401

$1,500–$2,000

141

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%40

2010–2019

1.8%94

2000–2009

11.3%581

1990–1999

11.3%583

1980–1989

14.2%730

1970–1979

30%1,543

1960–1969

15.5%800

1950–1959

10.4%537

1940–1949

2.4%121

1939 or earlier

2.3%116

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%3,790

Electricity

19.3%947

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%84

No Fuel

1.2%58

Other

0.3%13

Wood

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,752

Mean Household Incomei

$87,277

Per Capita Incomei

$41,223

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

5,149

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%393

$10K–$15K

1.7%85

$15K–$20K

1.4%69

$20K–$25K

3.7%179

$25K–$30K

6.7%329

$30K–$35K

4.5%219

$35K–$40K

5.9%287

$40K–$45K

2.1%105

$45K–$50K

2.2%106

$50K–$60K

5.1%252

$60K–$75K

8%393

$75K–$100K

15.4%757

$100K–$125K

10.3%506

$125K–$150K

7.9%387

$150K–$200K

11.1%542

$200K+

6%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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes93% occupied$418/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,752/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

90%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,648

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,726

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

513(5.8% of civilian adults)