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.

Justice, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#141/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,324

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.3%6,938

Hispanic/Latino

18%2,219

Black

17.1%2,106

Asian

5.1%632

Two or More

3.5%429

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%389

High School Diploma

33.3%2,744

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%616

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%944

Associate's Degree

12.7%1,047

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%971

Master's Degree

8%658

Professional Degree

0.8%70

Doctorate

0.4%34

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,400

Median Renti

$1,247

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.3%2,659

Renter-Occupied

45.7%2,241

Total Units

5,302

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%82

$50K–$100K

2.8%74

$100K–$150K

3.8%100

$150K–$200K

22.3%594

$200K–$300K

37%984

$300K–$500K

26.9%714

$500K–$1M

2.5%66

$1M+

1.7%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

187

$1,000–$1,250

822

$1,250–$1,500

727

$1,500–$2,000

233

$2,000+

123

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%36

2010–2019

2.4%128

2000–2009

10.6%563

1990–1999

13%689

1980–1989

14.4%762

1970–1979

26.6%1,409

1960–1969

13.4%712

1950–1959

15.8%840

1940–1949

2.1%109

1939 or earlier

1%54

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84%4,114

Electricity

13.9%681

No Fuel

1%50

Wood

0.6%30

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%16

Other

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,170

Mean Household Incomei

$79,150

Per Capita Incomei

$32,113

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

6,744

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%259

$10K–$15K

5.2%256

$15K–$20K

0.9%44

$20K–$25K

7.1%348

$25K–$30K

4.2%207

$30K–$35K

4.3%212

$35K–$40K

5.8%283

$40K–$45K

6.3%311

$45K–$50K

6.7%328

$50K–$60K

4.3%209

$60K–$75K

11.3%556

$75K–$100K

11.4%560

$100K–$125K

8.6%421

$125K–$150K

3.1%151

$150K–$200K

9.1%447

$200K+

6.3%308

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

192

Residentsi

388

Avg. Tenant Renti

$423/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

75 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers192 homes93% occupied$423/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,170/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

80%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

17%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,002

Avg. Commutei

31.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

270(2.8% of civilian adults)