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.

Wood Dale, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,933

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.1%8,235

Hispanic/Latino

31.8%4,427

Asian

5.1%712

Black

2.7%378

Two or More

1.2%172

Other

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%466

High School Diploma

27.2%2,696

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%634

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%1,072

Associate's Degree

8.7%865

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%2,055

Master's Degree

6.7%664

Professional Degree

0.9%91

Doctorate

0.6%57

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$318,900

Median Renti

$1,675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77%4,112

Renter-Occupied

23%1,230

Total Units

5,454

Homeownership

77%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,382

Mean Household Incomei

$108,736

Per Capita Incomei

$42,223

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

8,021

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%109

$10K–$15K

2.9%154

$15K–$20K

2.1%114

$20K–$25K

1.7%89

$25K–$30K

1.6%88

$30K–$35K

1.2%62

$35K–$40K

2.9%156

$40K–$45K

1.1%59

$45K–$50K

4.3%230

$50K–$60K

5.6%297

$60K–$75K

9.9%529

$75K–$100K

23.9%1,276

$100K–$125K

10.1%538

$125K–$150K

7.3%390

$150K–$200K

14.5%775

$200K+

8.9%476

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$482/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes97% occupied$482/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,382/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

93%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

387(3.4% of civilian adults)