Demographics — Sycamore, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,243

Median Agei

37.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

43.6%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,200

Median Renti

$1,062

Total Units

7,868

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%197

$50K–$100K

1.6%83

$100K–$150K

10.6%566

$150K–$200K

16.8%896

$200K–$300K

36.7%1,951

$300K–$500K

27.9%1,487

$500K–$1M

2.6%141

Rent Distribution

Under $500

172

$500–$750

358

$750–$1,000

408

$1,000–$1,250

593

$1,250–$1,500

295

$1,500–$2,000

263

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%98

2010–2019

7.7%602

2000–2009

30.8%2,425

1990–1999

12.3%966

1980–1989

6.3%497

1970–1979

14.1%1,107

1960–1969

4.9%389

1950–1959

5.8%457

1940–1949

3.2%251

1939 or earlier

13.7%1,076

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.6%6,044

Electricity

18.6%1,393

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%36

Solar

0.3%19

Fuel Oil

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,837

Mean Household Incomei

$99,777

Per Capita Incomei

$40,963

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

10,361

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%140

$10K–$15K

3.1%234

$15K–$20K

5.1%381

$20K–$25K

1.8%137

$25K–$30K

1.1%79

$30K–$35K

5.4%407

$35K–$40K

3.1%230

$40K–$45K

3.6%271

$45K–$50K

3.2%240

$50K–$60K

7.9%594

$60K–$75K

10.9%815

$75K–$100K

11.9%890

$100K–$125K

10%751

$125K–$150K

8.2%616

$150K–$200K

14.1%1,058

$200K+

8.7%656

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

150

Residentsi

234

Avg. Tenant Renti

$509/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes99% occupied$508/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes101% occupied$550/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 815 homes99% occupied$414/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,837/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

61.8%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

28.8%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

8.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.3% of subsidized households are minority

41.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9855.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

359

Philippines

Korea

United Kingdom

Poland

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,894

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,941

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

868(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured