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.

Winthrop Harbor, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,559

Median Agei

53.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.6%4,961

Hispanic/Latino

17%1,118

Black

3.3%214

Two or More

3.2%208

Other

0.9%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%263

High School Diploma

36.5%1,805

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%564

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%537

Associate's Degree

10.5%520

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%658

Master's Degree

7.3%363

Professional Degree

1.1%55

Doctorate

0.4%22

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

22.2%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,800

Median Renti

$1,313

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.3%2,500

Renter-Occupied

12.7%365

Total Units

2,979

Homeownership

87.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%33

$50K–$100K

0.8%21

$100K–$150K

10.6%264

$150K–$200K

18.3%458

$200K–$300K

34.7%867

$300K–$500K

29.7%743

$500K–$1M

4.6%114

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

101

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%26

2000–2009

14.7%437

1990–1999

14.7%438

1980–1989

21.6%643

1970–1979

14.6%434

1960–1969

7.8%233

1950–1959

19.9%593

1940–1949

1.8%53

1939 or earlier

4.1%122

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%2,440

Electricity

13.7%392

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%26

Wood

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,690

Mean Household Incomei

$111,533

Per Capita Incomei

$48,491

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

9.9%

Labor Forcei

3,510

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%165

$15K–$20K

3%86

$20K–$25K

1.8%52

$25K–$30K

1.4%41

$30K–$35K

4.7%135

$35K–$40K

2.5%73

$40K–$45K

2.1%60

$45K–$50K

3.8%108

$50K–$60K

6%173

$60K–$75K

8.9%255

$75K–$100K

16.4%470

$100K–$125K

8.1%231

$125K–$150K

11.6%333

$150K–$200K

9.7%279

$200K+

14.1%404

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$536/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes93% occupied$536/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,690/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

72%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

25%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,127

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,152

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

531(9.5% of civilian adults)