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.

Posen, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#211/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,292

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

68.7%3,636

Black

15.6%823

White

14.6%775

Two or More

1.1%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%122

High School Diploma

32%956

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%151

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%391

Associate's Degree

13.7%408

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%258

Master's Degree

2.9%86

HS or Higher

79.5%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,900

Median Renti

$1,372

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%1,015

Renter-Occupied

32.9%497

Total Units

1,596

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%51

$50K–$100K

2.8%28

$100K–$150K

24.2%246

$150K–$200K

44.6%453

$200K–$300K

11.9%121

$300K–$500K

7.7%78

$1M+

3.7%38

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

128

$1,500–$2,000

183

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%22

2010–2019

3.4%55

2000–2009

10.9%174

1990–1999

13.3%212

1980–1989

7.7%123

1970–1979

8.3%133

1960–1969

9.3%149

1950–1959

30.1%481

1940–1949

8%127

1939 or earlier

7.5%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.1%1,378

Electricity

7.7%117

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,051

Mean Household Incomei

$74,617

Per Capita Incomei

$22,747

Poverty Ratei

21.1%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

2,699

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%60

$10K–$15K

1.1%17

$15K–$20K

1.1%17

$20K–$25K

1.7%26

$25K–$30K

14.9%226

$30K–$35K

4.9%74

$35K–$40K

4.6%70

$40K–$45K

4.8%73

$45K–$50K

1.9%29

$50K–$60K

3.2%48

$60K–$75K

11.2%169

$75K–$100K

16.7%252

$100K–$125K

17.7%268

$125K–$150K

7.9%120

$150K–$200K

2.9%44

$200K+

1.3%19

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

$554/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes93% occupied$554/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,051/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

71%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

25%

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,445

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,534

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(3.6% of civilian adults)