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.

Streamwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

39,001

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

40.7%15,860

White

36.1%14,063

Asian

14.5%5,640

Black

5.1%1,976

Two or More

3.6%1,409

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%29

Other

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,007

High School Diploma

28%7,525

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%1,985

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%2,365

Associate's Degree

9.8%2,635

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%5,274

Master's Degree

6.5%1,743

Professional Degree

0.8%220

Doctorate

0.9%235

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,200

Median Renti

$1,809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89%11,622

Renter-Occupied

11%1,435

Total Units

13,420

Homeownership

89%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%366

$50K–$100K

0.4%47

$100K–$150K

4.7%548

$150K–$200K

7.2%842

$200K–$300K

47.8%5,559

$300K–$500K

33.5%3,895

$500K–$1M

2.9%334

$1M+

0.3%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

143

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

507

$2,000+

497

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%7

2010–2019

1.5%198

2000–2009

12.1%1,621

1990–1999

18.1%2,433

1980–1989

20.5%2,751

1970–1979

18.5%2,481

1960–1969

18.5%2,476

1950–1959

7.2%968

1940–1949

1.3%172

1939 or earlier

2.3%313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%11,726

Electricity

8.6%1,127

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%93

Fuel Oil

0.3%36

Solar

0.2%32

Wood

0.2%27

Other

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,218

Mean Household Incomei

$113,241

Per Capita Incomei

$37,746

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

21,431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%566

$10K–$15K

2.4%307

$15K–$20K

0.9%123

$20K–$25K

1.1%138

$25K–$30K

1.9%246

$30K–$35K

2.5%330

$35K–$40K

1.7%221

$40K–$45K

2.8%364

$45K–$50K

3.2%419

$50K–$60K

6.4%842

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,139

$75K–$100K

13.2%1,720

$100K–$125K

16.5%2,148

$125K–$150K

10.4%1,354

$150K–$200K

12.9%1,678

$200K+

11.2%1,462

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

283

Residentsi

820

Avg. Tenant Renti

$710/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

64 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers283 homes93% occupied$710/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,218/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

66%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

23%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,046

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

993(3.3% of civilian adults)