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.

Glendale Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,808

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

33.2%10,885

White

27.8%9,107

Asian

25.5%8,378

Black

10%3,269

Two or More

3.1%1,018

Other

0.4%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%1,002

High School Diploma

25.1%5,483

Some College (<1 yr)

7%1,539

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%2,124

Associate's Degree

6.4%1,401

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%4,951

Master's Degree

5.4%1,183

Professional Degree

0.9%205

Doctorate

0.9%189

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$261,700

Median Renti

$1,590

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%7,208

Renter-Occupied

35.6%3,988

Total Units

11,571

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,545

Mean Household Incomei

$109,974

Per Capita Incomei

$38,555

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

19,459

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%600

$10K–$15K

1.1%127

$15K–$20K

2.9%322

$20K–$25K

2.2%241

$25K–$30K

2.4%264

$30K–$35K

4.2%474

$35K–$40K

2.7%301

$40K–$45K

2.2%248

$45K–$50K

2.8%314

$50K–$60K

7.8%869

$60K–$75K

9.4%1,051

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,599

$100K–$125K

11.2%1,254

$125K–$150K

6.9%768

$150K–$200K

15.6%1,747

$200K+

9.1%1,017

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

260

Residentsi

601

Avg. Tenant Renti

$497/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers155 homes97% occupied$541/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8104 homes100% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,545/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

16.6%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

77.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71% of subsidized households are minority

14.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.3% 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

561(2.1% of civilian adults)