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.

Carpentersville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

37,346

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.4%21,436

White

30%11,206

Black

4.9%1,832

Asian

4.1%1,522

Two or More

3.6%1,329

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%1,124

High School Diploma

23.8%5,464

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%1,362

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%2,729

Associate's Degree

6.1%1,405

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%3,848

Master's Degree

6.5%1,501

Professional Degree

0.8%188

Doctorate

0.1%28

HS or Higher

77%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,100

Median Renti

$1,414

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.5%8,282

Renter-Occupied

28.5%3,301

Total Units

11,863

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%375

$50K–$100K

0.6%52

$100K–$150K

3%247

$150K–$200K

20.4%1,688

$200K–$300K

43.7%3,620

$300K–$500K

24.3%2,015

$500K–$1M

3.1%259

$1M+

0.3%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

190

$1,000–$1,250

670

$1,250–$1,500

652

$1,500–$2,000

820

$2,000+

548

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%28

2010–2019

1.6%185

2000–2009

21.6%2,560

1990–1999

17.5%2,080

1980–1989

4.7%558

1970–1979

11.1%1,315

1960–1969

16.8%1,990

1950–1959

20%2,367

1940–1949

2.1%247

1939 or earlier

4.5%533

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.6%10,150

Electricity

11.2%1,298

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%79

No Fuel

0.3%38

Other

0.2%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,917

Mean Household Incomei

$103,011

Per Capita Incomei

$31,916

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

20,560

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%361

$10K–$15K

3%349

$15K–$20K

1.8%212

$20K–$25K

2.7%313

$25K–$30K

0.9%110

$30K–$35K

2.9%331

$35K–$40K

1.9%215

$40K–$45K

3.5%401

$45K–$50K

4.1%479

$50K–$60K

9.2%1,063

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,008

$75K–$100K

15.5%1,798

$100K–$125K

16%1,857

$125K–$150K

9.6%1,117

$150K–$200K

8.8%1,018

$200K+

8.2%951

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

448

Residentsi

1,360

Avg. Tenant Renti

$811/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers82 homes88% occupied$673/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8366 homes96% occupied$842/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

70%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

24.7%

Low income$43K–$70K/yr

5.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $70K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

85.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94.6% of subsidized households are minority

7.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,901

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,354

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,060(4% of civilian adults)