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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.

Vernon Hills, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,876

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.9%15,548

Asian

24.6%6,618

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%3,088

Two or More

3.7%1,003

Black

1.9%512

Other

0.4%96

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%260

High School Diploma

10.3%1,949

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%390

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%1,731

Associate's Degree

6.1%1,165

Bachelor's Degree

37.1%7,037

Master's Degree

22.7%4,305

Professional Degree

4.6%877

Doctorate

3.4%638

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

67.8%

Graduate+

30.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$412,300

Median Renti

$1,903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%7,436

Renter-Occupied

32.5%3,586

Total Units

11,497

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%62

$50K–$100K

0.2%14

$100K–$150K

1.7%127

$150K–$200K

8.3%616

$200K–$300K

16.9%1,260

$300K–$500K

41.7%3,099

$500K–$1M

28.5%2,119

$1M+

1.9%139

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

156

$1,000–$1,250

219

$1,250–$1,500

418

$1,500–$2,000

1,007

$2,000+

1,477

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%158

2010–2019

9.9%1,133

2000–2009

23.5%2,698

1990–1999

17.3%1,986

1980–1989

16.6%1,914

1970–1979

26.8%3,085

1960–1969

2.5%289

1950–1959

1.7%196

1940–1949

0.3%33

1939 or earlier

0%5

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.3%8,740

Electricity

18.9%2,086

No Fuel

0.6%69

Other

0.5%52

Solar

0.4%49

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%13

Fuel Oil

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,943

Mean Household Incomei

$159,415

Per Capita Incomei

$65,910

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

15,020

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%363

$10K–$15K

0.8%86

$15K–$20K

2.2%244

$20K–$25K

0.4%43

$25K–$30K

2.9%324

$30K–$35K

1.9%208

$35K–$40K

2.7%303

$40K–$45K

2.6%287

$45K–$50K

1.3%144

$50K–$60K

5.4%596

$60K–$75K

4.7%518

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,340

$100K–$125K

10.4%1,145

$125K–$150K

10.2%1,123

$150K–$200K

12.4%1,362

$200K+

26.6%2,936

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

330

Residentsi

538

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers272 homes87% occupied$441/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 858 homes100% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $121,943/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

83.6%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

11.5%

Low income$61K–$98K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

79.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.3% of subsidized households are minority

24.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,296

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,512

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

713(3.4% of civilian adults)