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.

Steger, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,418

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.7%4,777

Black

22.4%2,108

Hispanic/Latino

19.7%1,857

Two or More

5.1%476

Asian

1.4%136

Other

0.6%61

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%288

High School Diploma

30.9%2,025

Some College (<1 yr)

11%720

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%1,091

Associate's Degree

7.5%493

Bachelor's Degree

12%787

Master's Degree

4.6%303

Professional Degree

1.2%79

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,700

Median Renti

$1,076

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%2,581

Renter-Occupied

36.3%1,473

Total Units

4,429

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%236

$50K–$100K

14.8%383

$100K–$150K

22.1%570

$150K–$200K

28.4%733

$200K–$300K

20.6%531

$300K–$500K

4.5%115

$1M+

0.5%13

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

448

$1,000–$1,250

497

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

224

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%25

2000–2009

7.4%326

1990–1999

5.9%263

1980–1989

4.5%200

1970–1979

22.4%993

1960–1969

21.2%939

1950–1959

20.3%898

1940–1949

4.4%195

1939 or earlier

13.3%590

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.4%3,502

Electricity

11.9%482

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%70

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,575

Mean Household Incomei

$73,385

Per Capita Incomei

$31,792

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

4,661

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%129

$10K–$15K

5%204

$15K–$20K

3.7%152

$20K–$25K

2.4%98

$25K–$30K

6.1%248

$30K–$35K

8.3%335

$35K–$40K

2.9%116

$40K–$45K

1.8%74

$45K–$50K

6%242

$50K–$60K

5.8%237

$60K–$75K

15.5%627

$75K–$100K

13.8%559

$100K–$125K

6.4%259

$125K–$150K

12.7%513

$150K–$200K

3.9%159

$200K+

2.5%102

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

$584/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes90% occupied$584/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,575/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

17%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,320

Avg. Commutei

32.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,405

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

689(9.4% of civilian adults)