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Mt. Prospect, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#20/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

55,472population

41.1median age

This community is a community of 55,472 with a median age of 41.1. The population is predominantly White (61%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (18.1%). Median household income is $101,720. 91.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.7%, with a median home value of $397,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61%33,854

Hispanic/Latino

18.1%10,037

Asian

15.4%8,554

Two or More

2.5%1,382

Black

2.5%1,367

Other

0.5%278

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%1,071

High School Diploma

18.2%7,212

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%1,647

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%4,307

Associate's Degree

7%2,754

Bachelor's Degree

31.1%12,301

Master's Degree

13.8%5,443

Professional Degree

1.9%741

Doctorate

1.8%703

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

48.6%

Graduate+

17.4%

Housingi

$397,400median home value

$1,502median rent

68.7%homeownership

22,526total units

4.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.7%

Renter 31.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%269

$50K–$100K

1%144

$100K–$150K

3.9%581

$150K–$200K

5.4%795

$200K–$300K

10.9%1,621

$300K–$500K

56.8%8,424

$500K–$1M

19.7%2,925

$1M+

0.5%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

367

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

123

$1,000–$1,250

1,011

$1,250–$1,500

1,633

$1,500–$2,000

2,279

$2,000+

923

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%94

2010–2019

3%672

2000–2009

2.1%474

1990–1999

8.8%1,978

1980–1989

10.2%2,297

1970–1979

24.1%5,422

1960–1969

25.5%5,748

1950–1959

20.7%4,667

1940–1949

1.9%432

1939 or earlier

3.3%742

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.3%16,054

Electricity

23%4,972

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%261

No Fuel

0.8%180

Other

0.4%92

Fuel Oil

0.2%41

Household Economyi

$101,720median household income

$48,661per capita income

6.5%poverty rate

3.8%unemployment

29,214labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%608

$10K–$15K

2.2%468

$15K–$20K

3.5%758

$20K–$25K

2.9%624

$25K–$30K

3.2%682

$30K–$35K

2.3%494

$35K–$40K

2.9%632

$40K–$45K

3.6%775

$45K–$50K

3%642

$50K–$60K

3.9%836

$60K–$75K

7.7%1,668

$75K–$100K

11%2,375

$100K–$125K

11.1%2,400

$125K–$150K

8.4%1,823

$150K–$200K

15.5%3,358

$200K+

16%3,457

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

575

Residentsi

719

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes93% occupied$423/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8440 homes98% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,720/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

89.1%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

9.9%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53.6% of subsidized households are minority

11.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,391

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,092

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,726(4% of civilian adults)