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.

Crest Hill, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,628

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.5%10,414

Hispanic/Latino

27%5,568

Black

15%3,092

Two or More

4.8%989

Asian

2.4%496

Other

0.3%61

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%816

High School Diploma

24.8%3,745

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%1,034

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%2,324

Associate's Degree

10.4%1,572

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%2,187

Master's Degree

8%1,211

Professional Degree

0.9%142

Doctorate

0.4%63

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,900

Median Renti

$1,481

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.3%5,488

Renter-Occupied

32.7%2,665

Total Units

8,280

Homeownership

67.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%197

$50K–$100K

1.1%61

$100K–$150K

9.9%543

$150K–$200K

18.4%1,008

$200K–$300K

45.2%2,483

$300K–$500K

21.1%1,158

$500K–$1M

0.3%19

$1M+

0.3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

259

$1,000–$1,250

485

$1,250–$1,500

630

$1,500–$2,000

927

$2,000+

357

Year Built

2020 or later

0%4

2010–2019

2.6%213

2000–2009

37.1%3,068

1990–1999

13.6%1,129

1980–1989

5.8%483

1970–1979

11.4%945

1960–1969

8.6%712

1950–1959

11.4%940

1940–1949

2.6%216

1939 or earlier

6.9%570

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.3%7,037

Electricity

13%1,063

Other

0.3%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%19

No Fuel

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,033

Mean Household Incomei

$86,124

Per Capita Incomei

$35,379

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

10,154

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%519

$10K–$15K

2.9%240

$15K–$20K

3.3%269

$20K–$25K

2.5%205

$25K–$30K

1.7%142

$30K–$35K

2.1%175

$35K–$40K

3%241

$40K–$45K

4%328

$45K–$50K

2.8%230

$50K–$60K

6.3%515

$60K–$75K

18.2%1,480

$75K–$100K

16.6%1,356

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,002

$125K–$150K

6.5%528

$150K–$200K

6.1%501

$200K+

5.2%422

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

104

Residentsi

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

811/PRAC14 homes100% occupied$478/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,033/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

86%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

43% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

69% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,249

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,596

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,025(6% of civilian adults)