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.

Orland Hills, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,719

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%5,106

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%792

Black

7.3%491

Asian

2.6%174

Two or More

2.3%156

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%162

High School Diploma

21.3%993

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%609

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%561

Associate's Degree

11.2%521

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%1,080

Master's Degree

10.5%488

Professional Degree

1.7%79

Doctorate

0.9%42

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

36.3%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$280,300

Median Renti

$1,359

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,885

Renter-Occupied

21.6%519

Total Units

2,448

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%59

$50K–$100K

1%19

$150K–$200K

16.6%312

$200K–$300K

37.8%713

$300K–$500K

41.1%774

$500K–$1M

0.4%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

107

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

159

Year Built

2000–2009

10.9%266

1990–1999

24.4%597

1980–1989

25.8%631

1970–1979

28.4%695

1960–1969

5.6%137

1950–1959

2%48

1940–1949

0.4%9

1939 or earlier

2.7%65

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

95%2,285

Electricity

3.6%86

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,039

Mean Household Incomei

$125,920

Per Capita Incomei

$44,938

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

3,984

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.3%8

$10K–$15K

1.6%39

$15K–$20K

3%71

$20K–$25K

1.6%38

$25K–$30K

1.5%36

$30K–$35K

1.4%34

$35K–$40K

2.7%64

$40K–$45K

4.4%106

$45K–$50K

0.5%12

$50K–$60K

1.4%33

$60K–$75K

12.4%297

$75K–$100K

15.3%367

$100K–$125K

6.9%166

$125K–$150K

19.1%459

$150K–$200K

16.9%407

$200K+

11.1%267

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

183

Residentsi

370

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 8175 homes95% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $122,039/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

80%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

18%

Low income$61K–$98K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,681

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,742

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

202(3.8% of civilian adults)