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.

Walnut, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,282population

42.5median age

This community is a community of 1,282 with a median age of 42.5. The population is predominantly White (95.6%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (2.9%). Median household income is $61,750. 92.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 86.9%, with a median home value of $102,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.6%1,225

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%37

Two or More

0.7%9

Other

0.5%6

Black

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%49

High School Diploma

32.5%304

Some College (<1 yr)

14.7%137

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%127

Associate's Degree

7.3%68

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%124

Master's Degree

4.5%42

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

1.1%10

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

$102,100median home value

$617median rent

86.9%homeownership

606total units

9.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 86.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%35

$50K–$100K

41.5%198

$100K–$150K

24.9%119

$150K–$200K

16.8%80

$200K–$300K

8.4%40

$300K–$500K

0.4%2

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

1%6

1990–1999

1.3%8

1970–1979

21.9%133

1960–1969

28.7%174

1950–1959

11.1%67

1940–1949

11.1%67

1939 or earlier

24.9%151

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%471

Electricity

11.7%64

No Fuel

2.6%14

Household Economyi

$61,750median household income

$32,133per capita income

6.6%poverty rate

3.2%unemployment

677labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%4

$10K–$15K

3.3%18

$15K–$20K

1.6%9

$20K–$25K

7.3%40

$25K–$30K

5.8%32

$30K–$35K

2%11

$35K–$40K

4.6%25

$40K–$45K

2.9%16

$45K–$50K

3.5%19

$50K–$60K

16.4%90

$60K–$75K

15.3%84

$75K–$100K

13.5%74

$100K–$125K

15.1%83

$125K–$150K

2%11

$150K–$200K

3.3%18

$200K+

2.7%15

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

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.4%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

608

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

655

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured