Demographics — Normal, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

52,908

Median Agei

25.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

52.5%

Graduate+

18.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,900

Median Renti

$974

Total Units

21,879

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%603

$50K–$100K

2.4%266

$100K–$150K

15.4%1,679

$150K–$200K

26.8%2,922

$200K–$300K

32.3%3,533

$300K–$500K

14.8%1,619

$500K–$1M

2.4%264

$1M+

0.3%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

659

$500–$750

1,309

$750–$1,000

2,622

$1,000–$1,250

1,771

$1,250–$1,500

906

$1,500–$2,000

990

$2,000+

508

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%142

2010–2019

8.8%1,934

2000–2009

20%4,382

1990–1999

19.2%4,202

1980–1989

9.8%2,155

1970–1979

21.9%4,782

1960–1969

9.2%2,021

1950–1959

4.7%1,019

1940–1949

1.3%284

1939 or earlier

4.4%958

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.6%13,164

Electricity

31.7%6,270

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%276

No Fuel

0.1%26

Solar

0.1%18

Coal

0.1%11

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,350

Mean Household Incomei

$92,868

Per Capita Incomei

$35,574

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

28,028

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.9%2,345

$10K–$15K

3.1%606

$15K–$20K

4.8%956

$20K–$25K

3.6%708

$25K–$30K

5.3%1,047

$30K–$35K

3.6%704

$35K–$40K

2.9%569

$40K–$45K

3.8%756

$45K–$50K

3.5%699

$50K–$60K

5.5%1,084

$60K–$75K

6.1%1,212

$75K–$100K

10.6%2,088

$100K–$125K

10.4%2,049

$125K–$150K

6.9%1,361

$150K–$200K

9.4%1,852

$200K+

8.8%1,739

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

508

Residentsi

1,046

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers230 homes92% occupied$530/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8278 homes93% occupied$302/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

86.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

12.9%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.6% of subsidized households are minority

17.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,8697.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

628

Mexico

445

Korea

174

Philippines

145

Guatemala

142

China

136

Germany

136

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,971

Avg. Commutei

17.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,802

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,541(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured