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.

Elmhurst, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,671

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%34,711

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%4,769

Asian

7.8%3,546

Two or More

3.7%1,710

Black

1.8%835

Other

0.2%100

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%400

High School Diploma

10.9%3,380

Some College (<1 yr)

4%1,233

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%3,263

Associate's Degree

5.2%1,630

Bachelor's Degree

35.1%10,915

Master's Degree

21.2%6,598

Professional Degree

5.5%1,707

Doctorate

2.4%743

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

64.2%

Graduate+

29.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$545,400

Median Renti

$1,975

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%13,420

Renter-Occupied

20.1%3,375

Total Units

17,753

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$149,644

Mean Household Incomei

$208,896

Per Capita Incomei

$77,937

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

23,833

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%330

$10K–$15K

1.2%207

$15K–$20K

1.1%187

$20K–$25K

1.8%309

$25K–$30K

0.8%135

$30K–$35K

1.9%312

$35K–$40K

1.6%277

$40K–$45K

1.4%236

$45K–$50K

1.3%210

$50K–$60K

3.7%618

$60K–$75K

6.9%1,164

$75K–$100K

10.1%1,697

$100K–$125K

8.4%1,414

$125K–$150K

7.9%1,323

$150K–$200K

13%2,186

$200K+

36.9%6,190

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

192

Residentsi

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes97% occupied$540/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8158 homes98% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $149,644/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $45K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$45K–$75K/yr

22%

Low income$75K–$120K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

78.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.8% of subsidized households are minority

10.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.8% 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

1,464(4.2% of civilian adults)