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.

Tinley Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,842

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.2%41,784

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%5,951

Black

6.6%3,640

Asian

3.6%1,985

Two or More

2.5%1,378

Other

0.2%87

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%802

High School Diploma

23.4%9,285

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%3,301

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%5,672

Associate's Degree

10.9%4,307

Bachelor's Degree

22%8,745

Master's Degree

11.9%4,712

Professional Degree

1.9%767

Doctorate

1.2%458

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

37%

Graduate+

15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,900

Median Renti

$1,495

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.9%19,389

Renter-Occupied

13.1%2,931

Total Units

23,146

Homeownership

86.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%548

$50K–$100K

0.1%23

$100K–$150K

4.3%834

$150K–$200K

7.5%1,446

$200K–$300K

35.3%6,851

$300K–$500K

41.9%8,122

$500K–$1M

7.2%1,400

$1M+

0.9%165

Rent Distribution

Under $500

112

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

370

$1,250–$1,500

778

$1,500–$2,000

723

$2,000+

657

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%76

2010–2019

1.6%362

2000–2009

21.2%4,899

1990–1999

20.9%4,837

1980–1989

18.1%4,196

1970–1979

20.8%4,810

1960–1969

7.6%1,768

1950–1959

6.6%1,536

1940–1949

1.3%292

1939 or earlier

1.6%370

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.6%20,451

Electricity

7.7%1,722

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%131

No Fuel

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,189

Mean Household Incomei

$129,790

Per Capita Incomei

$52,743

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

29,602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%610

$10K–$15K

1.3%285

$15K–$20K

1.7%384

$20K–$25K

2.9%657

$25K–$30K

2.2%496

$30K–$35K

2.1%474

$35K–$40K

2.1%471

$40K–$45K

2.7%594

$45K–$50K

2.2%492

$50K–$60K

4.8%1,076

$60K–$75K

10.2%2,273

$75K–$100K

12.7%2,833

$100K–$125K

10.6%2,365

$125K–$150K

8.4%1,872

$150K–$200K

16.2%3,606

$200K+

17.2%3,832

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

189

Residentsi

232

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

53 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers85 homes93% occupied$447/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8104 homes95% occupied$448/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,189/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

77.7%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

20.5%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

77.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.3% of subsidized households are minority

21.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,154

Avg. Commutei

33.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,837

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,438(5.6% of civilian adults)