Demographics — Carol Stream, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

39,427

Median Agei

39.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

43.8%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$308,700

Median Renti

$1,465

Total Units

14,786

Homeownership

68.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%158

$50K–$100K

1.2%118

$100K–$150K

3.8%366

$150K–$200K

5.7%560

$200K–$300K

34.7%3,384

$300K–$500K

47%4,582

$500K–$1M

5.8%569

$1M+

0.1%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

363

$500–$750

151

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

788

$1,250–$1,500

985

$1,500–$2,000

1,335

$2,000+

746

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%137

2010–2019

0.8%119

2000–2009

7.9%1,165

1990–1999

21.8%3,228

1980–1989

31.8%4,705

1970–1979

22.6%3,339

1960–1969

8.6%1,266

1950–1959

3.8%565

1940–1949

0.7%102

1939 or earlier

1.1%160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%11,356

Electricity

17.1%2,450

Other

1.5%211

No Fuel

0.9%130

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%118

Fuel Oil

0.2%29

Wood

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,395

Mean Household Incomei

$122,206

Per Capita Incomei

$44,595

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

22,453

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%398

$10K–$15K

2.1%305

$15K–$20K

1.2%173

$20K–$25K

1.2%173

$25K–$30K

2.1%305

$30K–$35K

3%424

$35K–$40K

2.6%372

$40K–$45K

2.4%344

$45K–$50K

3.8%547

$50K–$60K

5.7%810

$60K–$75K

8.1%1,162

$75K–$100K

12.6%1,796

$100K–$125K

12.2%1,743

$125K–$150K

9.8%1,401

$150K–$200K

14.9%2,138

$200K+

15.5%2,219

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

800

Residentsi

991

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers312 homes84% occupied$487/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8280 homes73% occupied$467/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR42 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,395/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

71.9%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

24.1%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $84K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.2% of subsidized households are minority

17.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.9% 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

11,26128.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,602

Mexico

2,151

Philippines

668

Poland

386

Canada

181

Germany

132

Guatemala

130

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

21,014

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,486

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

900(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured