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.

Pana, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,217

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%4,786

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%225

Two or More

1.7%88

Asian

1.5%78

Black

0.4%20

Other

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%250

High School Diploma

39.8%1,453

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%185

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%448

Associate's Degree

8.5%311

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%373

Master's Degree

2.1%77

Professional Degree

1.4%51

Doctorate

2.1%78

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,900

Median Renti

$684

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%1,416

Renter-Occupied

35%762

Total Units

2,577

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

32.5%460

$50K–$100K

35.5%502

$100K–$150K

12%170

$150K–$200K

8.2%116

$200K–$300K

5.6%79

$300K–$500K

5.4%76

$1M+

0.9%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

221

$500–$750

215

$750–$1,000

197

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%21

2000–2009

4.5%116

1990–1999

8%207

1980–1989

5.5%142

1970–1979

11.9%306

1960–1969

10.9%282

1950–1959

17.7%456

1940–1949

4.5%116

1939 or earlier

36.1%931

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80%1,742

Electricity

17.4%378

Wood

1.2%26

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%18

Other

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,168

Mean Household Incomei

$68,981

Per Capita Incomei

$31,009

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

2,377

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%126

$10K–$15K

7.6%165

$15K–$20K

6.7%147

$20K–$25K

6.2%134

$25K–$30K

5%108

$30K–$35K

5.7%124

$35K–$40K

7.2%156

$40K–$45K

3.3%72

$45K–$50K

7.7%167

$50K–$60K

6.4%140

$60K–$75K

5.6%121

$75K–$100K

13.7%298

$100K–$125K

8.3%181

$125K–$150K

3.4%73

$150K–$200K

5.5%120

$200K+

2.1%46

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

195

Residentsi

246

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes87% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8125 homes77% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,168/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

27.5%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

61.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.5% of subsidized households are minority

31.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

581.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,200

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,226

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

393(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured