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.

Glen Ellyn, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,390

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.1%21,321

Asian

10.9%3,094

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%1,967

Two or More

3.6%1,021

Black

3%856

Other

0.3%93

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%306

High School Diploma

8.5%1,592

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%612

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%1,679

Associate's Degree

5.8%1,091

Bachelor's Degree

37.5%7,038

Master's Degree

21.2%3,975

Professional Degree

6.4%1,200

Doctorate

3.1%591

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

68.2%

Graduate+

30.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$544,000

Median Renti

$1,433

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.3%8,377

Renter-Occupied

21.7%2,321

Total Units

11,110

Homeownership

78.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,938

Mean Household Incomei

$195,725

Per Capita Incomei

$74,079

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

14,209

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%474

$10K–$15K

1.4%152

$15K–$20K

2.7%289

$20K–$25K

1.3%138

$25K–$30K

1.6%171

$30K–$35K

2.2%235

$35K–$40K

1.1%122

$40K–$45K

2.7%286

$45K–$50K

2.1%226

$50K–$60K

3.4%366

$60K–$75K

5.4%574

$75K–$100K

11.8%1,264

$100K–$125K

6%647

$125K–$150K

6.4%683

$150K–$200K

14.7%1,568

$200K+

32.7%3,503

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

142

Residentsi

202

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes97% occupied$512/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 880 homes97% occupied$448/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $140,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

73.8%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

23%

Low income$70K–$113K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.3% 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

1,167(5.6% of civilian adults)