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Alsip, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#118/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

18,583population

39.1median age

This community is a community of 18,583 with a median age of 39.1. The population is predominantly White (40%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (28.6%). Median household income is $66,585. 88.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.2%, with a median home value of $225,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40%7,435

Hispanic/Latino

28.6%5,322

Black

24.3%4,507

Two or More

4%737

Asian

2.3%419

Other

0.6%120

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%517

High School Diploma

28%3,490

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%1,440

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,892

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,340

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%1,480

Master's Degree

5.8%720

Professional Degree

0.4%47

Doctorate

0.7%93

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

$225,000median home value

$1,140median rent

64.2%homeownership

7,881total units

2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.2%

Renter 35.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%185

$50K–$100K

5.4%269

$100K–$150K

9.2%457

$150K–$200K

19.9%988

$200K–$300K

46.9%2,323

$300K–$500K

14.1%701

$500K–$1M

0.7%35

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

550

$1,000–$1,250

1,333

$1,250–$1,500

455

$1,500–$2,000

237

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%15

2000–2009

4.7%374

1990–1999

15.6%1,233

1980–1989

14.2%1,117

1970–1979

28.1%2,211

1960–1969

17.9%1,407

1950–1959

12.3%971

1940–1949

4.3%336

1939 or earlier

2.8%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.7%5,849

Electricity

20.9%1,617

Other

1.3%99

No Fuel

1.2%95

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%64

Household Economyi

$66,585median household income

$34,532per capita income

12.1%poverty rate

8.9%unemployment

9,549labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%644

$10K–$15K

2%154

$15K–$20K

3%234

$20K–$25K

3.6%280

$25K–$30K

2.5%193

$30K–$35K

6.1%471

$35K–$40K

3.3%255

$40K–$45K

7.5%578

$45K–$50K

3.9%299

$50K–$60K

7.4%571

$60K–$75K

6.7%520

$75K–$100K

11.1%858

$100K–$125K

12.8%987

$125K–$150K

8.2%637

$150K–$200K

6.9%535

$200K+

6.6%508

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

102

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

47 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes93% occupied$385/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 815 homes83% occupied$391/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,585/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

87.7%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

12.3%

Who Receives This Housing

84.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.8% of subsidized households are minority

48.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.9% 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

2,15311.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,081

Philippines

217

Poland

Guatemala

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,464

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,702

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

729(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured

Alsip, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026