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.

Libertyville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,525

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.7%16,554

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%1,781

Asian

4.7%957

Two or More

4.6%950

Black

1%200

Other

0.2%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%132

High School Diploma

8.6%1,225

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%644

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%1,075

Associate's Degree

5%715

Bachelor's Degree

40.8%5,840

Master's Degree

22.3%3,188

Professional Degree

4.6%659

Doctorate

3.3%477

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

71%

Graduate+

30.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$512,000

Median Renti

$1,637

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%6,155

Renter-Occupied

19.7%1,509

Total Units

7,925

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%16

$50K–$100K

0.3%20

$100K–$150K

0.3%18

$150K–$200K

1.9%115

$200K–$300K

6%368

$300K–$500K

39.6%2,439

$500K–$1M

44.6%2,743

$1M+

7.1%436

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

180

$1,250–$1,500

233

$1,500–$2,000

471

$2,000+

379

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%37

2010–2019

3.5%280

2000–2009

7.8%618

1990–1999

9.5%753

1980–1989

17.7%1,405

1970–1979

24.8%1,967

1960–1969

8.3%655

1950–1959

10%796

1940–1949

8.5%674

1939 or earlier

9.3%740

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%6,476

Electricity

13.1%1,005

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%130

Other

0.3%22

No Fuel

0.3%21

Wood

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$165,667

Mean Household Incomei

$214,883

Per Capita Incomei

$82,024

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

10,390

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%152

$10K–$15K

1.7%134

$15K–$20K

0.8%64

$20K–$25K

2.1%159

$25K–$30K

0.8%62

$30K–$35K

1.2%92

$35K–$40K

1.9%149

$40K–$45K

1%75

$45K–$50K

1.3%100

$50K–$60K

1.9%149

$60K–$75K

4%304

$75K–$100K

7.4%570

$100K–$125K

8.9%681

$125K–$150K

8.2%626

$150K–$200K

17%1,300

$200K+

39.8%3,047

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

157

Residentsi

227

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes85% occupied$564/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8120 homes98% occupied$358/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $165,667/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $50K/yr

82.8%

Very low income$50K–$83K/yr

15.8%

Low income$83K–$133K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.1% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,977

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,048

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

787(5.1% of civilian adults)