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.

Capron, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,311

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.9%693

Hispanic/Latino

43.2%567

Two or More

3.9%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%24

High School Diploma

41.7%345

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%62

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%103

Associate's Degree

5.3%44

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%76

Master's Degree

0.7%6

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

80.1%

BA or Higher

10.3%

Graduate+

1.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,100

Median Renti

$900

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%294

Renter-Occupied

21.8%82

Total Units

406

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%29

$50K–$100K

9.5%28

$100K–$150K

19.4%57

$150K–$200K

37.1%109

$200K–$300K

19%56

$300K–$500K

3.4%10

$500K–$1M

1%3

$1M+

0.7%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%3

2000–2009

19%77

1990–1999

28.8%117

1980–1989

7.4%30

1970–1979

7.4%30

1960–1969

2.2%9

1950–1959

12.8%52

1940–1949

3%12

1939 or earlier

18.7%76

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.5%299

Electricity

10.6%40

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%25

Wood

3.2%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,192

Mean Household Incomei

$88,579

Per Capita Incomei

$28,407

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

783

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%21

$10K–$15K

1.3%5

$15K–$20K

1.1%4

$20K–$25K

0.8%3

$30K–$35K

3.5%13

$35K–$40K

8%30

$40K–$45K

4.3%16

$45K–$50K

0.8%3

$50K–$60K

3.5%13

$60K–$75K

7.2%27

$75K–$100K

27.7%104

$100K–$125K

16.2%61

$125K–$150K

6.1%23

$150K–$200K

13.6%51

$200K+

0.5%2

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 Vouchers3 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

21916.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

193

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

718

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

718

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured