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.

Melrose Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,549

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

77%18,914

White

15.8%3,872

Black

5.1%1,253

Asian

1.1%280

Two or More

0.7%166

Other

0.2%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%704

High School Diploma

26.8%4,350

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%948

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%1,891

Associate's Degree

6.1%989

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%1,554

Master's Degree

4.9%790

Professional Degree

0.6%96

HS or Higher

69.7%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$275,800

Median Renti

$1,176

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.7%4,795

Renter-Occupied

43.3%3,668

Total Units

9,072

Homeownership

56.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%519

$50K–$100K

3%142

$100K–$150K

1.9%93

$150K–$200K

6%287

$200K–$300K

39.7%1,906

$300K–$500K

37.7%1,809

$500K–$1M

0.3%16

$1M+

0.5%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

147

$750–$1,000

978

$1,000–$1,250

868

$1,250–$1,500

747

$1,500–$2,000

532

$2,000+

228

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%20

2010–2019

1%92

2000–2009

8.3%752

1990–1999

5%454

1980–1989

4.8%437

1970–1979

8%730

1960–1969

12.8%1,160

1950–1959

26.8%2,434

1940–1949

8.5%767

1939 or earlier

24.5%2,226

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.3%7,561

Electricity

7.4%628

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%133

No Fuel

0.8%68

Fuel Oil

0.7%61

Solar

0.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,189

Mean Household Incomei

$87,460

Per Capita Incomei

$29,979

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

12,836

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%218

$10K–$15K

2.2%190

$15K–$20K

2.5%210

$20K–$25K

4.2%358

$25K–$30K

2.9%242

$30K–$35K

4.3%362

$35K–$40K

2.7%225

$40K–$45K

6.9%586

$45K–$50K

7.5%638

$50K–$60K

7.4%627

$60K–$75K

14.9%1,257

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,050

$100K–$125K

8.1%685

$125K–$150K

9.3%789

$150K–$200K

5.1%434

$200K+

7%592

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,801

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,097

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

416(2.2% of civilian adults)