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.

Gilberts, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,606

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.6%5,476

Hispanic/Latino

24.4%2,099

Asian

6.5%562

Two or More

5.2%447

Black

0.3%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%188

High School Diploma

11.9%692

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%389

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%791

Associate's Degree

9.2%534

Bachelor's Degree

34.1%1,989

Master's Degree

13.8%806

Professional Degree

0.8%48

Doctorate

0.7%40

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

49.5%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$347,300

Median Renti

$1,901

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.8%2,666

Renter-Occupied

5.2%146

Total Units

3,029

Homeownership

94.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

0.2%4

$150K–$200K

3.2%84

$200K–$300K

32.7%873

$300K–$500K

54.3%1,447

$500K–$1M

9.7%258

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

23.9%725

2000–2009

50.1%1,517

1990–1999

9.2%280

1980–1989

6.2%187

1950–1959

0.4%12

1940–1949

2.3%70

1939 or earlier

7.9%238

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

95.1%2,673

Electricity

4.7%132

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$146,333

Mean Household Incomei

$148,121

Per Capita Incomei

$49,927

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

5,368

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%176

$15K–$20K

0.2%5

$20K–$25K

2.7%76

$35K–$40K

0.9%25

$40K–$45K

1.5%43

$45K–$50K

2.2%63

$50K–$60K

3.1%88

$60K–$75K

3.1%88

$75K–$100K

3%84

$100K–$125K

15.5%436

$125K–$150K

15.2%427

$150K–$200K

18.7%526

$200K+

27.6%775

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 Vouchers8 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,144

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,172

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

173(2.7% of civilian adults)