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.

Tamms, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

589

Median Agei

50.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.1%354

Black

34.5%203

Two or More

5.1%30

Asian

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%11

High School Diploma

26.5%108

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%33

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%66

Associate's Degree

12.5%51

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%41

Master's Degree

4.9%20

HS or Higher

81.1%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,700

Median Renti

$496

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.3%196

Renter-Occupied

18.7%45

Total Units

296

Homeownership

81.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

45.9%90

$50K–$100K

26.5%52

$100K–$150K

6.1%12

$150K–$200K

10.2%20

$200K–$300K

9.2%18

$500K–$1M

1%2

$1M+

1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%10

2000–2009

16.2%48

1990–1999

15.9%47

1980–1989

10.8%32

1970–1979

37.8%112

1960–1969

8.1%24

1950–1959

1.4%4

1940–1949

3%9

1939 or earlier

3.4%10

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.3%138

Utility Gas

38.2%92

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,046

Mean Household Incomei

$57,569

Per Capita Incomei

$24,847

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

168

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.1%34

$10K–$15K

7.5%18

$15K–$20K

5.8%14

$20K–$25K

10.4%25

$25K–$30K

1.7%4

$30K–$35K

1.7%4

$35K–$40K

3.3%8

$40K–$45K

1.2%3

$45K–$50K

4.1%10

$50K–$60K

18.3%44

$60K–$75K

0.8%2

$75K–$100K

7.9%19

$100K–$125K

10.8%26

$125K–$150K

10%24

$150K–$200K

1.2%3

$200K+

1.2%3

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

156

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

164

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured