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.

South Holland, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,911

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

74.9%15,661

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%2,176

White

10.2%2,130

Two or More

2.5%532

Asian

1%212

Other

0.9%193

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%465

High School Diploma

26.2%3,678

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,103

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%2,708

Associate's Degree

9.6%1,342

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%2,044

Master's Degree

9.6%1,341

Professional Degree

1.2%169

Doctorate

0.7%96

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

26%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$217,200

Median Renti

$1,856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.8%6,133

Renter-Occupied

17.2%1,278

Total Units

7,730

Homeownership

82.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%257

$50K–$100K

2%123

$100K–$150K

9.7%595

$150K–$200K

24.4%1,499

$200K–$300K

45.4%2,785

$300K–$500K

13.1%802

$500K–$1M

0.8%46

$1M+

0.4%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

199

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

303

$2,000+

505

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%17

2010–2019

1.1%84

2000–2009

5.3%411

1990–1999

5.2%402

1980–1989

4%306

1970–1979

20.9%1,613

1960–1969

36.5%2,818

1950–1959

19.3%1,492

1940–1949

3.9%301

1939 or earlier

3.7%286

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.9%6,885

Electricity

5.1%375

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%87

Other

0.6%47

No Fuel

0.2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,280

Mean Household Incomei

$94,456

Per Capita Incomei

$34,383

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

10,083

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%435

$10K–$15K

3.7%273

$15K–$20K

2.3%171

$20K–$25K

2.7%203

$25K–$30K

1.8%131

$30K–$35K

3.4%252

$35K–$40K

4.5%334

$40K–$45K

3.5%259

$45K–$50K

3.1%231

$50K–$60K

5.7%426

$60K–$75K

6.9%512

$75K–$100K

16.3%1,208

$100K–$125K

11.9%879

$125K–$150K

8.4%619

$150K–$200K

14.9%1,105

$200K+

5%373

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

470

Residentsi

1,554

Avg. Tenant Renti

$661/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers456 homes93% occupied$661/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,280/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

69%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

22%

Low income$43K–$68K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,549

Avg. Commutei

34.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,915

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,092(6.8% of civilian adults)