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.

Matteson, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#103/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,645

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

79.8%14,873

White

10.3%1,924

Two or More

3.9%721

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%668

Asian

2.4%451

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%437

High School Diploma

21.8%2,980

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%733

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%2,147

Associate's Degree

9.1%1,239

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%2,825

Master's Degree

16%2,194

Professional Degree

1.6%223

Doctorate

1.4%192

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

39.7%

Graduate+

19.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,600

Median Renti

$1,580

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.4%5,733

Renter-Occupied

22.6%1,671

Total Units

7,631

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%235

$50K–$100K

9%515

$100K–$150K

6.1%350

$150K–$200K

14.9%855

$200K–$300K

31.6%1,812

$300K–$500K

33.3%1,911

$500K–$1M

0.2%13

$1M+

0.7%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

221

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

185

$1,500–$2,000

175

$2,000+

553

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%24

2010–2019

13%995

2000–2009

31.8%2,430

1990–1999

11.2%851

1980–1989

11.4%869

1970–1979

13.5%1,031

1960–1969

3.7%280

1950–1959

7.5%573

1940–1949

2.9%225

1939 or earlier

4.6%353

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.7%6,568

Electricity

10.5%776

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%30

No Fuel

0.4%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,457

Mean Household Incomei

$111,680

Per Capita Incomei

$45,726

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

10.9%

Labor Forcei

9,722

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%479

$10K–$15K

2.9%215

$15K–$20K

2.6%192

$20K–$25K

2.6%195

$25K–$30K

1.9%140

$30K–$35K

1.6%115

$35K–$40K

1.2%91

$40K–$45K

2%151

$45K–$50K

2.3%169

$50K–$60K

3.9%291

$60K–$75K

9%669

$75K–$100K

15.7%1,163

$100K–$125K

15.4%1,140

$125K–$150K

4.2%308

$150K–$200K

14.5%1,071

$200K+

13.7%1,015

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

614

Residentsi

1,330

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

77 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers409 homes93% occupied$524/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC119 homes98% occupied$450/mo rent

811/PRAC32 homes91% occupied$370/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,457/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

79.5%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

17.2%

Low income$48K–$76K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $76K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

86.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.5% of subsidized households are minority

18.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,338

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,659

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

903(6.1% of civilian adults)