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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.

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Calumet Park, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#212/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,855population

37.5median age

This community is a community of 6,855 with a median age of 37.5. The population is predominantly Black (77%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (7.7%). Median household income is $53,556. 89.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55%, with a median home value of $184,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

77%5,276

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%529

Two or More

7.4%509

Other

5.4%369

White

1.7%116

Asian

0.5%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%139

High School Diploma

21.1%994

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%272

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%995

Associate's Degree

12.8%603

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%908

Master's Degree

5.8%272

Doctorate

0.7%31

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

$184,700median home value

$1,288median rent

55%homeownership

3,134total units

9.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55%

Renter 45%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%85

$50K–$100K

4.2%66

$100K–$150K

19.8%310

$150K–$200K

35.6%556

$200K–$300K

31.6%494

$300K–$500K

1.7%27

$1M+

1.6%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

283

$1,000–$1,250

277

$1,250–$1,500

286

$1,500–$2,000

216

$2,000+

176

Year Built

2010–2019

0.1%4

2000–2009

6.4%201

1990–1999

4.7%148

1980–1989

8.2%257

1970–1979

12.2%383

1960–1969

19.2%601

1950–1959

36.7%1,151

1940–1949

4%124

1939 or earlier

8.5%265

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.8%2,325

Electricity

16.2%459

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%45

Other

0.3%9

No Fuel

0.1%4

Household Economyi

$53,556median household income

$26,002per capita income

14.1%poverty rate

15.4%unemployment

3,409labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.4%325

$10K–$15K

1.3%36

$15K–$20K

4.9%138

$20K–$25K

1.4%40

$25K–$30K

5.2%148

$30K–$35K

6%171

$35K–$40K

7.3%208

$40K–$45K

5.1%144

$45K–$50K

1.9%54

$50K–$60K

12.8%363

$60K–$75K

11.6%331

$75K–$100K

10.3%292

$100K–$125K

7.1%201

$125K–$150K

8.8%250

$150K–$200K

4.7%134

$200K+

0.2%7

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

137

Residentsi

239

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes93% occupied$422/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,556/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

77%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

46% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

2133.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,720

Avg. Commutei

38.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,885

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

472(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured