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.

Channahon, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,927

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.7%11,103

Hispanic/Latino

16.3%2,266

Two or More

1.7%230

Black

1.4%195

Asian

0.9%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%147

High School Diploma

27.7%2,467

Some College (<1 yr)

8%712

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%1,568

Associate's Degree

13.1%1,162

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%1,527

Master's Degree

8.7%776

Professional Degree

1.9%169

Doctorate

0.5%45

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$327,900

Median Renti

$1,708

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%4,098

Renter-Occupied

9.9%449

Total Units

4,684

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%98

$50K–$100K

1.7%69

$100K–$150K

3.5%143

$150K–$200K

3.7%153

$200K–$300K

30.4%1,247

$300K–$500K

51.1%2,094

$500K–$1M

5.9%241

$1M+

1.3%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

197

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%156

2010–2019

9.4%440

2000–2009

40.7%1,905

1990–1999

22.1%1,034

1980–1989

3.6%170

1970–1979

8.7%409

1960–1969

5.4%253

1950–1959

4.5%213

1940–1949

1.2%57

1939 or earlier

1%47

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.7%4,261

Electricity

5.5%250

Wood

0.4%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%12

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,494

Mean Household Incomei

$142,328

Per Capita Incomei

$47,476

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

7,740

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%105

$10K–$15K

0.9%43

$15K–$20K

0.7%30

$20K–$25K

0.4%19

$25K–$30K

1.4%65

$30K–$35K

1.6%75

$35K–$40K

2.2%99

$40K–$45K

1.4%64

$45K–$50K

1.4%64

$50K–$60K

1.7%79

$60K–$75K

5.8%265

$75K–$100K

11.2%508

$100K–$125K

21%957

$125K–$150K

9.6%436

$150K–$200K

19.9%904

$200K+

18.3%834

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

$594/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes87% occupied$594/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,494/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

42%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

54%

Low income$60K–$96K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,099

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

490(4.7% of civilian adults)