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.

Merrionette Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,354

Median Agei

34.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.9%1,386

Hispanic/Latino

30.2%710

Black

8%188

Two or More

1.8%42

Asian

1.2%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%38

High School Diploma

26.2%444

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%92

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%211

Associate's Degree

14.7%250

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%358

Master's Degree

3.5%59

Professional Degree

0.5%8

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,400

Median Renti

$1,296

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%769

Renter-Occupied

27%285

Total Units

1,065

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

30.7%236

$50K–$100K

2.1%16

$100K–$150K

10.5%81

$150K–$200K

13.5%104

$200K–$300K

35.4%272

$300K–$500K

2.3%18

$500K–$1M

5.5%42

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%6

2000–2009

4.9%52

1990–1999

11.2%119

1980–1989

10.7%114

1970–1979

10.3%110

1960–1969

23.5%250

1950–1959

27.7%295

1940–1949

5.9%63

1939 or earlier

5.3%56

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.7%882

Electricity

14%148

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%17

Other

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,515

Mean Household Incomei

$88,049

Per Capita Incomei

$39,052

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

12.1%

Labor Forcei

1,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%72

$10K–$15K

0.5%5

$15K–$20K

5.8%61

$20K–$25K

2.5%26

$25K–$30K

6.5%69

$30K–$35K

1.7%18

$35K–$40K

3.8%40

$40K–$45K

11.1%117

$45K–$50K

2.7%28

$50K–$60K

11.6%122

$60K–$75K

10.4%110

$75K–$100K

10.4%110

$100K–$125K

11.7%123

$125K–$150K

6.2%65

$150K–$200K

4.7%50

$200K+

3.6%38

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 Vouchers8 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,080

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,212

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

93(5.2% of civilian adults)