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.

Northlake, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,513

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62.1%7,765

White

29.4%3,682

Black

3.8%471

Asian

3.1%387

Two or More

1.5%193

Other

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%570

High School Diploma

28.3%2,553

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%555

Some College (1+ yr)

10%900

Associate's Degree

8.2%736

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%1,005

Master's Degree

3.4%304

Professional Degree

0.3%31

HS or Higher

73.8%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$259,800

Median Renti

$1,123

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.6%3,020

Renter-Occupied

29.4%1,257

Total Units

4,526

Homeownership

70.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%54

$50K–$100K

6.9%208

$100K–$150K

4.6%140

$150K–$200K

13.7%415

$200K–$300K

48.7%1,470

$300K–$500K

20.5%618

$500K–$1M

2.2%66

$1M+

1.6%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

186

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

264

$1,000–$1,250

261

$1,250–$1,500

135

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

266

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%23

2010–2019

3.2%145

2000–2009

1.2%56

1990–1999

3.9%175

1980–1989

2.6%118

1970–1979

8.6%391

1960–1969

18.3%827

1950–1959

39.7%1,799

1940–1949

13.9%630

1939 or earlier

8%362

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82%3,507

Electricity

14.1%603

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%110

Wood

0.6%25

No Fuel

0.5%23

Fuel Oil

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,892

Mean Household Incomei

$87,621

Per Capita Incomei

$30,569

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

6,234

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%216

$10K–$15K

3%129

$15K–$20K

2.3%97

$20K–$25K

5.9%251

$25K–$30K

3.2%137

$30K–$35K

1.4%58

$35K–$40K

3.5%150

$40K–$45K

3.6%156

$45K–$50K

1.7%71

$50K–$60K

4.7%200

$60K–$75K

9.7%417

$75K–$100K

19.4%831

$100K–$125K

17%729

$125K–$150K

6.5%277

$150K–$200K

8.7%373

$200K+

4.3%185

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

129

Residentsi

135

Avg. Tenant Renti

$417/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

202/PRAC72 homes98% occupied$417/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,892/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

86%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,762

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,882

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

421(4.2% of civilian adults)