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.

Hillside, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,084

Median Agei

45.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

48.5%3,920

Hispanic/Latino

34%2,746

White

15.7%1,271

Two or More

0.9%74

Asian

0.6%45

Other

0.3%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%267

High School Diploma

29.8%1,855

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%432

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%681

Associate's Degree

5.9%366

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%1,044

Master's Degree

6.2%387

Professional Degree

0.8%52

HS or Higher

81.7%

BA or Higher

23.8%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,800

Median Renti

$1,320

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.3%2,070

Renter-Occupied

34.7%1,100

Total Units

3,170

Homeownership

65.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%38

$50K–$100K

1.2%25

$100K–$150K

6.1%127

$150K–$200K

10%206

$200K–$300K

58.7%1,215

$300K–$500K

21.7%450

$500K–$1M

0.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

189

$1,000–$1,250

250

$1,250–$1,500

248

$1,500–$2,000

329

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%115

2000–2009

1.4%45

1990–1999

1.3%40

1980–1989

11.8%375

1970–1979

8.8%280

1960–1969

27%856

1950–1959

30.9%978

1940–1949

7.6%240

1939 or earlier

7.6%241

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.6%2,808

Electricity

9.9%315

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%40

No Fuel

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,320

Mean Household Incomei

$98,784

Per Capita Incomei

$39,210

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

4,969

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%81

$10K–$15K

4.6%145

$15K–$20K

0.9%28

$20K–$25K

4.4%140

$25K–$30K

0.8%26

$30K–$35K

4.4%138

$35K–$40K

2.2%69

$40K–$45K

9.4%299

$45K–$50K

2.8%89

$50K–$60K

11%348

$60K–$75K

8.9%282

$75K–$100K

16.3%518

$100K–$125K

8.5%268

$125K–$150K

6.1%193

$150K–$200K

6.5%207

$200K+

10.7%339

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

$461/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

51 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes93% occupied$461/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,320/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

79%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

19%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,674

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,763

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

257(3.8% of civilian adults)