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.

Elburn, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,354

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%5,475

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%694

Asian

2.6%163

Two or More

0.3%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%40

High School Diploma

10.1%416

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%211

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%561

Associate's Degree

12.3%507

Bachelor's Degree

39.9%1,649

Master's Degree

11.4%469

Professional Degree

3.3%135

Doctorate

1%43

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

55.6%

Graduate+

15.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$389,300

Median Renti

$1,708

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.6%2,206

Renter-Occupied

10.4%256

Total Units

2,731

Homeownership

89.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%81

$100K–$150K

0.8%17

$150K–$200K

3.2%70

$200K–$300K

16.2%357

$300K–$500K

67.4%1,487

$500K–$1M

6.7%147

$1M+

2.1%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

100

Year Built

2020 or later

7.1%194

2010–2019

17.1%468

2000–2009

26.9%734

1990–1999

24.4%665

1980–1989

8.4%230

1970–1979

3.1%86

1960–1969

3.6%99

1950–1959

3.5%95

1940–1949

3.1%85

1939 or earlier

2.7%75

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%2,146

Electricity

12.1%299

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$127,731

Mean Household Incomei

$145,671

Per Capita Incomei

$55,928

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

3,648

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%72

$10K–$15K

1.9%48

$20K–$25K

1.9%47

$25K–$30K

1.4%35

$30K–$35K

3.5%86

$35K–$40K

1.8%45

$40K–$45K

3.3%82

$45K–$50K

0.4%11

$50K–$60K

2.5%62

$60K–$75K

4.6%114

$75K–$100K

16.7%411

$100K–$125K

7.8%191

$125K–$150K

12%296

$150K–$200K

14.1%348

$200K+

24.9%614

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,572

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,629

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

356(7.9% of civilian adults)