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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.

Skokie, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,219

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.6%32,199

Asian

25.4%16,816

Hispanic/Latino

11%7,284

Black

10%6,592

Two or More

4.2%2,751

Other

0.7%489

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%88

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%916

High School Diploma

15.4%7,208

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,923

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%4,513

Associate's Degree

6.6%3,083

Bachelor's Degree

32.2%15,020

Master's Degree

14.5%6,785

Professional Degree

4.3%2,023

Doctorate

2.8%1,287

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

53.8%

Graduate+

21.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$387,200

Median Renti

$1,552

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.7%18,209

Renter-Occupied

25.3%6,173

Total Units

25,159

Homeownership

74.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%306

$50K–$100K

0.3%46

$100K–$150K

2%361

$150K–$200K

4.6%831

$200K–$300K

16.7%3,048

$300K–$500K

52.5%9,562

$500K–$1M

19.5%3,552

$1M+

2.8%503

Rent Distribution

Under $500

291

$500–$750

123

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

724

$1,250–$1,500

1,569

$1,500–$2,000

2,019

$2,000+

1,206

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%57

2010–2019

1.3%333

2000–2009

6.2%1,552

1990–1999

3.2%815

1980–1989

3.9%975

1970–1979

14.2%3,564

1960–1969

17.4%4,389

1950–1959

38.1%9,593

1940–1949

9.1%2,299

1939 or earlier

6.3%1,582

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%19,450

Electricity

16.7%4,078

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%385

No Fuel

0.9%218

Other

0.5%131

Coal

0.4%98

Fuel Oil

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,337

Mean Household Incomei

$126,363

Per Capita Incomei

$46,534

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

33,954

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%1,081

$10K–$15K

3%743

$15K–$20K

2.7%663

$20K–$25K

3.2%771

$25K–$30K

2%486

$30K–$35K

2.9%706

$35K–$40K

2.6%623

$40K–$45K

2.3%561

$45K–$50K

2.3%571

$50K–$60K

5.9%1,446

$60K–$75K

6.7%1,635

$75K–$100K

14%3,410

$100K–$125K

8.1%1,974

$125K–$150K

8.8%2,156

$150K–$200K

12.1%2,956

$200K+

18.9%4,600

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

571

Residentsi

721

Avg. Tenant Renti

$343/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes93% occupied$428/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8334 homes97% occupied$338/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,337/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

91.8%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

Low income$48K–$76K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

66.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.2% of subsidized households are minority

15.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,479

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,189

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,303(2.5% of civilian adults)