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.

Hometown, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,215

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.2%2,536

Hispanic/Latino

37%1,559

Two or More

1.4%58

Other

0.8%34

Black

0.6%27

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%152

High School Diploma

33.8%1,004

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%306

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%380

Associate's Degree

12.9%384

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%330

Master's Degree

3.8%114

Professional Degree

0.2%5

Doctorate

1.3%38

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,400

Median Renti

$678

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%1,319

Renter-Occupied

25.6%454

Total Units

1,826

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%60

$50K–$100K

2.4%32

$100K–$150K

22.7%300

$150K–$200K

32.1%424

$200K–$300K

36.7%484

$300K–$500K

1.4%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

159

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%6

1970–1979

0.5%10

1960–1969

9.1%166

1950–1959

82.5%1,506

1940–1949

7.1%130

1939 or earlier

0.4%8

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94.3%1,672

Electricity

2.9%51

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%50

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,101

Mean Household Incomei

$77,165

Per Capita Incomei

$32,820

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,162

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%47

$10K–$15K

3.2%56

$15K–$20K

1.8%32

$20K–$25K

4.2%74

$25K–$30K

5.6%99

$30K–$35K

4.1%73

$35K–$40K

12.1%215

$40K–$45K

0.8%14

$45K–$50K

4.4%78

$50K–$60K

10.2%180

$60K–$75K

8.1%143

$75K–$100K

17.1%304

$100K–$125K

8.3%148

$125K–$150K

3.8%68

$150K–$200K

11.1%197

$200K+

2.5%45

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 Vouchers1 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,047

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,118

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

222(6.6% of civilian adults)