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.

Beach Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#126/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,115

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.8%6,745

White

32.8%4,630

Black

10.9%1,533

Asian

7.2%1,013

Two or More

1%146

Other

0.3%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%558

High School Diploma

24.5%2,331

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%783

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%1,154

Associate's Degree

10.4%991

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%1,085

Master's Degree

5.9%560

Professional Degree

0.6%54

Doctorate

1.4%130

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,800

Median Renti

$1,254

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.8%4,466

Renter-Occupied

13.2%677

Total Units

5,236

Homeownership

86.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%425

$50K–$100K

3.3%147

$100K–$150K

6.1%274

$150K–$200K

10.3%460

$200K–$300K

42.8%1,913

$300K–$500K

25.9%1,156

$500K–$1M

0.3%15

$1M+

1.7%76

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

132

$1,000–$1,250

159

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

222

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%172

2000–2009

26.4%1,383

1990–1999

11.9%624

1980–1989

18.7%979

1970–1979

12.8%672

1960–1969

9.7%507

1950–1959

8%420

1940–1949

2%104

1939 or earlier

7.2%375

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89%4,578

Electricity

9.3%480

No Fuel

0.7%38

Wood

0.5%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,664

Mean Household Incomei

$92,853

Per Capita Incomei

$34,156

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

7,163

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%337

$10K–$15K

0.3%17

$15K–$20K

2.8%144

$20K–$25K

1.7%89

$25K–$30K

1.9%99

$30K–$35K

1.2%61

$35K–$40K

4%208

$40K–$45K

5.7%295

$45K–$50K

4.6%238

$50K–$60K

6.3%323

$60K–$75K

8.1%418

$75K–$100K

16%821

$100K–$125K

14.3%735

$125K–$150K

10.8%555

$150K–$200K

10.1%519

$200K+

5.5%284

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

247

Avg. Tenant Renti

$701/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes93% occupied$701/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,664/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

62%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

28%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,440

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

746(6.7% of civilian adults)