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.

Rolling Meadows, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,027

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.9%12,236

Hispanic/Latino

29.2%7,021

Asian

14.3%3,431

Two or More

2.7%638

Black

2.6%619

Other

0.3%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%346

High School Diploma

22.4%3,807

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%1,110

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%1,340

Associate's Degree

6.6%1,121

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%4,849

Master's Degree

11.2%1,905

Professional Degree

2.4%402

Doctorate

1.6%265

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$326,200

Median Renti

$1,607

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%6,704

Renter-Occupied

28.2%2,632

Total Units

9,881

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%188

$50K–$100K

2.1%140

$100K–$150K

9%602

$150K–$200K

5.1%344

$200K–$300K

23.6%1,580

$300K–$500K

42.9%2,873

$500K–$1M

14.3%962

$1M+

0.2%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

447

$1,250–$1,500

576

$1,500–$2,000

840

$2,000+

638

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%30

2010–2019

2.7%262

2000–2009

7.8%774

1990–1999

6.4%635

1980–1989

14.7%1,455

1970–1979

24.3%2,404

1960–1969

14.3%1,416

1950–1959

26.6%2,630

1940–1949

1.1%107

1939 or earlier

1.7%168

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%7,412

Electricity

18.8%1,752

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%76

Solar

0.6%53

No Fuel

0.5%43

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,514

Mean Household Incomei

$119,305

Per Capita Incomei

$46,120

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

13,538

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%285

$10K–$15K

2.6%241

$15K–$20K

1.5%144

$20K–$25K

3.7%343

$25K–$30K

3.4%317

$30K–$35K

1.7%156

$35K–$40K

3.2%298

$40K–$45K

2.7%256

$45K–$50K

3%282

$50K–$60K

3.6%332

$60K–$75K

7.6%708

$75K–$100K

15.6%1,457

$100K–$125K

12%1,117

$125K–$150K

9.7%904

$150K–$200K

10.7%998

$200K+

16%1,498

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

109

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes93% occupied$525/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes99% occupied$334/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,514/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$30K–$49K/yr

12.1%

Low income$49K–$79K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48.6% of subsidized households are minority

58.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,670

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,005

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

607(3.3% of civilian adults)