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.

Harwood Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,821

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.3%5,940

Hispanic/Latino

18.5%1,634

Asian

10.3%912

Two or More

3.3%290

Black

0.5%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%140

High School Diploma

26.2%1,668

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%494

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%647

Associate's Degree

6.3%399

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%1,295

Master's Degree

9.4%598

Professional Degree

3%191

Doctorate

2.6%167

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

35.3%

Graduate+

15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$321,900

Median Renti

$1,236

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.6%2,133

Renter-Occupied

41.4%1,504

Total Units

3,753

Homeownership

58.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%14

$100K–$150K

7.2%153

$150K–$200K

5.2%110

$200K–$300K

29.1%621

$300K–$500K

50.2%1,071

$500K–$1M

5%107

$1M+

2.7%57

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

395

$1,000–$1,250

348

$1,250–$1,500

364

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%134

2000–2009

7.7%289

1990–1999

10.9%408

1980–1989

3.1%116

1970–1979

21.2%794

1960–1969

16.9%636

1950–1959

20%751

1940–1949

9.4%354

1939 or earlier

7.2%271

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.5%2,927

Electricity

12.2%443

No Fuel

4.1%149

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%106

Other

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,086

Mean Household Incomei

$101,769

Per Capita Incomei

$42,596

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

4,543

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%90

$10K–$15K

3.6%132

$15K–$20K

1.5%54

$20K–$25K

1.1%40

$25K–$30K

2.8%101

$30K–$35K

1.7%61

$35K–$40K

4.8%173

$40K–$45K

3.8%140

$45K–$50K

2.6%93

$50K–$60K

8.6%311

$60K–$75K

12%436

$75K–$100K

14.7%535

$100K–$125K

14.2%515

$125K–$150K

10%365

$150K–$200K

7.6%277

$200K+

8.6%314

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 Vouchers2 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,353

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

159(2.3% of civilian adults)