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.

Hoffman Estates, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#22/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

51,175

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.9%24,510

Asian

25.1%12,856

Hispanic/Latino

17%8,718

Black

5.5%2,797

Two or More

4.3%2,176

Other

0.2%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%931

High School Diploma

16.8%5,980

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,599

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%3,878

Associate's Degree

8.5%3,021

Bachelor's Degree

30.9%10,980

Master's Degree

13.5%4,789

Professional Degree

2.4%853

Doctorate

1.7%592

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

48.5%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$351,900

Median Renti

$1,734

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.2%13,751

Renter-Occupied

25.8%4,786

Total Units

19,335

Homeownership

74.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%308

$50K–$100K

1.3%180

$100K–$150K

5.3%730

$150K–$200K

5.8%799

$200K–$300K

19%2,606

$300K–$500K

53.8%7,393

$500K–$1M

11.1%1,528

$1M+

1.5%207

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

628

$1,250–$1,500

720

$1,500–$2,000

1,776

$2,000+

1,403

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%19

2010–2019

2.7%513

2000–2009

8.9%1,726

1990–1999

7.9%1,533

1980–1989

17%3,280

1970–1979

32.5%6,293

1960–1969

19.9%3,846

1950–1959

8.7%1,684

1940–1949

1.2%234

1939 or earlier

1.1%207

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.4%16,566

Electricity

7.3%1,360

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%289

No Fuel

0.9%168

Other

0.8%154

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,806

Mean Household Incomei

$133,257

Per Capita Incomei

$48,050

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

28,052

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%566

$10K–$15K

1.1%201

$15K–$20K

1.8%340

$20K–$25K

1.1%212

$25K–$30K

1.9%345

$30K–$35K

2.2%405

$35K–$40K

2.8%523

$40K–$45K

3.3%609

$45K–$50K

2.5%469

$50K–$60K

6.2%1,143

$60K–$75K

6.1%1,127

$75K–$100K

13.5%2,500

$100K–$125K

11.2%2,073

$125K–$150K

9.7%1,797

$150K–$200K

15.2%2,811

$200K+

18.4%3,416

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

105

Residentsi

255

Avg. Tenant Renti

$532/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

76 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers103 homes93% occupied$532/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,806/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

78%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

18%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,224

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,874

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,532(3.9% of civilian adults)