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.

Palatine, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,293

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.7%40,229

Hispanic/Latino

19.2%12,703

Asian

12.5%8,318

Black

4.5%2,977

Two or More

2.7%1,810

Other

0.3%197

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%929

High School Diploma

14.7%6,958

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%2,308

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%5,473

Associate's Degree

7.5%3,557

Bachelor's Degree

32.4%15,277

Master's Degree

15.3%7,207

Professional Degree

2.2%1,051

Doctorate

1.3%598

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

51.1%

Graduate+

18.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$355,600

Median Renti

$1,549

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.4%18,398

Renter-Occupied

32.6%8,905

Total Units

28,469

Homeownership

67.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%294

$50K–$100K

1.4%249

$100K–$150K

5.9%1,094

$150K–$200K

9.7%1,784

$200K–$300K

17.3%3,186

$300K–$500K

44.2%8,132

$500K–$1M

19.6%3,615

$1M+

0.2%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

270

$500–$750

185

$750–$1,000

290

$1,000–$1,250

1,435

$1,250–$1,500

1,872

$1,500–$2,000

2,861

$2,000+

1,747

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%29

2010–2019

1.7%481

2000–2009

8.5%2,417

1990–1999

12.9%3,677

1980–1989

18.3%5,219

1970–1979

27.1%7,727

1960–1969

15.8%4,507

1950–1959

10%2,843

1940–1949

2.3%650

1939 or earlier

3.2%919

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.9%20,992

Electricity

19.9%5,432

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%382

No Fuel

1.3%362

Other

0.4%121

Fuel Oil

0.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,819

Mean Household Incomei

$124,160

Per Capita Incomei

$51,147

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

38,593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%1,028

$10K–$15K

1.3%360

$15K–$20K

1.8%494

$20K–$25K

1.6%442

$25K–$30K

3.4%916

$30K–$35K

2.7%743

$35K–$40K

4%1,084

$40K–$45K

3.6%985

$45K–$50K

2%537

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,819

$60K–$75K

7.5%2,055

$75K–$100K

13%3,547

$100K–$125K

9.6%2,616

$125K–$150K

8.7%2,364

$150K–$200K

13.6%3,705

$200K+

16.9%4,608

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

535

Residentsi

940

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes93% occupied$378/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8256 homes89% occupied$388/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC75 homes99% occupied$313/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,819/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

11.3%

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $78K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

71.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.4% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

36,323

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

37,027

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,362(2.6% of civilian adults)