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.

New Lenox, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,006

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%24,933

Hispanic/Latino

6%1,667

Two or More

3.5%994

Asian

0.7%188

Black

0.6%180

Other

0.1%39

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%255

High School Diploma

18.8%3,291

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,099

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%2,332

Associate's Degree

11%1,919

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%5,203

Master's Degree

14.7%2,582

Professional Degree

1.6%279

Doctorate

1.6%279

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

47.6%

Graduate+

17.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$399,900

Median Renti

$1,431

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.4%8,444

Renter-Occupied

7.6%690

Total Units

9,498

Homeownership

92.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%72

$50K–$100K

0.1%7

$100K–$150K

0.8%69

$150K–$200K

3.8%324

$200K–$300K

15.4%1,304

$300K–$500K

61%5,149

$500K–$1M

17.7%1,491

$1M+

0.3%28

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

129

$1,500–$2,000

171

$2,000+

118

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%215

2010–2019

16.4%1,560

2000–2009

25.2%2,396

1990–1999

25.6%2,427

1980–1989

11.6%1,102

1970–1979

11.7%1,111

1960–1969

2.7%256

1950–1959

2.1%197

1940–1949

1.1%107

1939 or earlier

1.3%127

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.9%7,933

Electricity

10.5%957

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%210

No Fuel

0.2%19

Wood

0.1%10

Other

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,865

Mean Household Incomei

$154,268

Per Capita Incomei

$51,234

Poverty Ratei

1.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

14,816

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%183

$10K–$15K

0.3%29

$15K–$20K

1.1%103

$20K–$25K

1.2%112

$25K–$30K

2%184

$30K–$35K

0.7%66

$35K–$40K

2.9%265

$40K–$45K

0.7%64

$45K–$50K

1.3%118

$50K–$60K

3.5%324

$60K–$75K

5.9%543

$75K–$100K

9.4%856

$100K–$125K

10.8%984

$125K–$150K

11.6%1,064

$150K–$200K

19.4%1,769

$200K+

27%2,470

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,103

Avg. Commutei

32.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,380

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

834(4.3% of civilian adults)