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.

Palos Hills, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#111/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,081

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.3%14,340

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%1,887

Black

6.2%1,125

Two or More

2%367

Asian

1.9%348

Other

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%397

High School Diploma

31.6%4,098

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%823

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%1,244

Associate's Degree

8.9%1,151

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%2,125

Master's Degree

9%1,169

Professional Degree

0.7%94

Doctorate

1.5%195

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$279,200

Median Renti

$1,269

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%5,878

Renter-Occupied

23.1%1,766

Total Units

8,068

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%224

$50K–$100K

1.2%70

$100K–$150K

3.3%192

$150K–$200K

19.6%1,155

$200K–$300K

26.3%1,548

$300K–$500K

41.3%2,426

$500K–$1M

4.1%243

$1M+

0.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

721

$1,250–$1,500

199

$1,500–$2,000

587

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

1.3%102

2000–2009

3.3%263

1990–1999

11.4%916

1980–1989

21.5%1,734

1970–1979

44%3,548

1960–1969

11.3%914

1950–1959

6.3%511

1940–1949

0.7%54

1939 or earlier

0.2%18

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.9%6,184

Electricity

15.2%1,163

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%172

No Fuel

0.9%66

Wood

0.8%59

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,533

Mean Household Incomei

$93,424

Per Capita Incomei

$39,406

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

9,252

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%439

$10K–$15K

2.1%163

$15K–$20K

3%230

$20K–$25K

2.6%199

$25K–$30K

4.1%313

$30K–$35K

6.2%474

$35K–$40K

3.3%251

$40K–$45K

4%304

$45K–$50K

2.5%189

$50K–$60K

5%382

$60K–$75K

7.7%591

$75K–$100K

14.8%1,130

$100K–$125K

10.2%778

$125K–$150K

10%765

$150K–$200K

11.9%910

$200K+

6.9%526

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes93% occupied$398/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,533/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

91%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,592

Avg. Commutei

35.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,872

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

786(5.5% of civilian adults)