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.

Elmwood Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,868

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.3%13,197

Hispanic/Latino

39.7%9,487

Asian

2.8%677

Black

1.3%312

Two or More

0.6%154

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%548

High School Diploma

20.9%3,608

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%1,508

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%2,446

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,601

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%3,329

Master's Degree

11.1%1,914

Professional Degree

1.7%290

Doctorate

0.6%98

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$339,300

Median Renti

$1,334

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.2%6,052

Renter-Occupied

34.8%3,233

Total Units

9,882

Homeownership

65.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3%182

$50K–$100K

1.8%110

$100K–$150K

5.2%317

$150K–$200K

8%485

$200K–$300K

17.4%1,056

$300K–$500K

52.8%3,196

$500K–$1M

11.3%684

$1M+

0.4%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

364

$1,000–$1,250

729

$1,250–$1,500

1,040

$1,500–$2,000

624

$2,000+

260

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%252

2000–2009

2.7%265

1990–1999

3.6%355

1980–1989

4.2%417

1970–1979

10%992

1960–1969

16%1,584

1950–1959

20.7%2,044

1940–1949

11.6%1,143

1939 or earlier

28.6%2,830

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.8%8,149

Electricity

8.6%797

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%173

No Fuel

0.7%69

Other

0.4%41

Wood

0.3%31

Solar

0.3%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,955

Mean Household Incomei

$109,354

Per Capita Incomei

$42,786

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

12,732

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%440

$10K–$15K

3.7%341

$15K–$20K

2.8%261

$20K–$25K

1.2%114

$25K–$30K

2.5%231

$30K–$35K

1.6%147

$35K–$40K

3.5%324

$40K–$45K

4.1%385

$45K–$50K

5%467

$50K–$60K

8.2%760

$60K–$75K

5.7%526

$75K–$100K

11.4%1,059

$100K–$125K

11.9%1,103

$125K–$150K

8.7%809

$150K–$200K

15.2%1,413

$200K+

9.7%905

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

104

Residentsi

132

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes93% occupied$442/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 871 homes98% occupied$378/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,955/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

86.7%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

12.3%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,857

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,981

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

523(2.7% of civilian adults)