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.

Bensenville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,603

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.5%9,021

White

40.6%7,545

Black

6.3%1,163

Asian

2.9%548

Two or More

1.4%253

Other

0.3%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%292

High School Diploma

27.9%3,602

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%966

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%2,014

Associate's Degree

7%898

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%1,910

Master's Degree

2.8%358

Professional Degree

0.7%91

Doctorate

1.1%141

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$272,000

Median Renti

$1,407

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.6%3,553

Renter-Occupied

49.4%3,462

Total Units

7,283

Homeownership

50.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,515

Mean Household Incomei

$92,585

Per Capita Incomei

$35,193

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

9,894

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%150

$10K–$15K

0.6%43

$15K–$20K

2.8%198

$20K–$25K

3.2%226

$25K–$30K

3.9%275

$30K–$35K

2.1%150

$35K–$40K

2%143

$40K–$45K

3.2%227

$45K–$50K

2.6%180

$50K–$60K

8.6%602

$60K–$75K

13.7%962

$75K–$100K

24.4%1,713

$100K–$125K

13.8%969

$125K–$150K

6.6%461

$150K–$200K

5.2%366

$200K+

5%350

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

159

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 8151 homes99% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,515/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

88%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

466(3.3% of civilian adults)