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.

Forest View, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,174

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.8%667

White

42.8%503

Black

0.2%2

Two or More

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%58

High School Diploma

20.5%145

Some College (<1 yr)

13.9%98

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%137

Associate's Degree

14.9%105

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%91

Master's Degree

1.7%12

Professional Degree

1.4%10

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$260,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.5%322

Renter-Occupied

1.5%5

Total Units

334

Homeownership

98.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%5

$100K–$150K

0.6%2

$150K–$200K

17.4%56

$200K–$300K

50.3%162

$300K–$500K

30.1%97

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

0.9%3

1990–1999

3.9%13

1970–1979

3%10

1960–1969

10.5%35

1950–1959

65%217

1940–1949

9.3%31

1939 or earlier

7.5%25

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

97.9%320

Electricity

2.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,702

Mean Household Incomei

$110,289

Per Capita Incomei

$30,414

Poverty Ratei

0.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

550

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%3

$10K–$15K

0.9%3

$15K–$20K

0.9%3

$25K–$30K

2.8%9

$35K–$40K

2.4%8

$40K–$45K

0.6%2

$45K–$50K

1.2%4

$50K–$60K

6.7%22

$60K–$75K

13.5%44

$75K–$100K

21.4%70

$100K–$125K

11%36

$125K–$150K

10.7%35

$150K–$200K

22.9%75

$200K+

4%13

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

521

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(3.3% of civilian adults)