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.

Summit, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#171/341 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,846

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80.3%8,708

White

11.8%1,283

Asian

3.8%415

Black

3.5%376

Two or More

0.4%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%339

High School Diploma

28.6%2,146

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%359

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%736

Associate's Degree

5.6%418

Bachelor's Degree

11%825

Master's Degree

2.7%203

Professional Degree

0.1%11

Doctorate

0.2%13

HS or Higher

67.2%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,600

Median Renti

$1,137

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.9%2,260

Renter-Occupied

39.1%1,449

Total Units

4,063

Homeownership

60.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%150

$50K–$100K

2.2%49

$100K–$150K

6.3%143

$150K–$200K

11.7%265

$200K–$300K

48.6%1,098

$300K–$500K

20.1%455

$500K–$1M

3.9%89

$1M+

0.5%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$750–$1,000

418

$1,000–$1,250

345

$1,250–$1,500

322

$1,500–$2,000

136

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%44

2010–2019

2%82

2000–2009

7.1%288

1990–1999

2.6%105

1980–1989

1.1%46

1970–1979

11.8%478

1960–1969

21.5%873

1950–1959

23.1%939

1940–1949

8.9%363

1939 or earlier

20.8%845

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.8%3,256

Electricity

10.1%375

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%58

Other

0.3%11

No Fuel

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,863

Mean Household Incomei

$96,555

Per Capita Incomei

$33,359

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

5,012

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%193

$10K–$15K

2%76

$15K–$20K

3.4%125

$20K–$25K

5.7%213

$25K–$30K

4.1%153

$30K–$35K

9%333

$35K–$40K

3.9%143

$40K–$45K

3%113

$45K–$50K

4.5%167

$50K–$60K

7%261

$60K–$75K

10.3%381

$75K–$100K

9.8%362

$100K–$125K

10.2%379

$125K–$150K

8%297

$150K–$200K

5.5%203

$200K+

8.4%310

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

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing63 homes87% occupied$462/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes93% occupied$405/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,863/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.2%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

14.6%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

7.2%

Who Receives This Housing

64.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.2% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,651

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,734

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

156(1.9% of civilian adults)