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.

Niles, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,064

Median Agei

48.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.2%18,702

Asian

20.3%6,111

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%4,002

Black

2.3%690

Two or More

1.7%508

Other

0.1%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%508

High School Diploma

22%5,040

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%1,251

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%2,709

Associate's Degree

7.6%1,742

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%6,326

Master's Degree

7.8%1,796

Professional Degree

1.5%339

Doctorate

2.5%571

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$358,700

Median Renti

$1,336

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%8,566

Renter-Occupied

25.4%2,915

Total Units

12,172

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%280

$50K–$100K

0.2%14

$100K–$150K

2.7%228

$150K–$200K

3.7%321

$200K–$300K

18.2%1,560

$300K–$500K

56.1%4,805

$500K–$1M

15.1%1,295

$1M+

0.7%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

622

$1,250–$1,500

1,008

$1,500–$2,000

355

$2,000+

372

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%44

2000–2009

5.9%724

1990–1999

7.3%891

1980–1989

9.1%1,113

1970–1979

14.2%1,724

1960–1969

24.2%2,941

1950–1959

32.4%3,939

1940–1949

3.7%454

1939 or earlier

2.8%342

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%9,459

Electricity

14.7%1,689

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%279

Other

0.2%24

No Fuel

0.1%17

Solar

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,274

Mean Household Incomei

$105,769

Per Capita Incomei

$40,380

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

14,246

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%795

$10K–$15K

1.4%160

$15K–$20K

2.6%297

$20K–$25K

2.8%317

$25K–$30K

2.7%308

$30K–$35K

4.3%493

$35K–$40K

5%574

$40K–$45K

4.6%529

$45K–$50K

5%573

$50K–$60K

6.3%723

$60K–$75K

8.4%959

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,589

$100K–$125K

6.9%795

$125K–$150K

7.9%908

$150K–$200K

8.7%997

$200K+

12.8%1,464

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

224

Residentsi

274

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

41 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes93% occupied$362/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8167 homes95% occupied$331/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

96.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

65.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30.7% of subsidized households are minority

54.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,933

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

844(3.4% of civilian adults)