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.

Countryside, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,267population

47median age

This community is a community of 6,267 with a median age of 47. The population is predominantly White (70.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (18.8%). Median household income is $80,968. 91% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 37% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72%, with a median home value of $324,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.2%4,401

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%1,176

Asian

5.4%340

Black

2.5%159

Two or More

1.6%103

Other

1.4%88

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%43

High School Diploma

25.2%1,191

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%327

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%589

Associate's Degree

8.5%404

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%1,037

Master's Degree

11.1%525

Professional Degree

1.9%92

Doctorate

2.1%98

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

37%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

$324,700median home value

$1,180median rent

72%homeownership

3,023total units

6.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72%

Renter 28%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.7%239

$50K–$100K

1.9%39

$100K–$150K

13%264

$150K–$200K

11.8%241

$200K–$300K

7.8%158

$300K–$500K

33.5%682

$500K–$1M

15.2%309

$1M+

5.2%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

303

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

137

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7%213

2000–2009

9.1%276

1990–1999

11%332

1980–1989

9.1%276

1970–1979

25.2%763

1960–1969

16.1%488

1950–1959

14.6%440

1940–1949

4.1%123

1939 or earlier

3.7%112

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%2,153

Electricity

21.1%596

Other

1.4%39

No Fuel

1%29

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%12

Household Economyi

$80,968median household income

$52,592per capita income

10%poverty rate

6.6%unemployment

3,507labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%73

$10K–$15K

2.3%65

$15K–$20K

5.2%148

$20K–$25K

1.8%50

$25K–$30K

4.1%117

$30K–$35K

2.6%74

$35K–$40K

1.3%37

$40K–$45K

3.1%89

$45K–$50K

1.2%35

$50K–$60K

5.1%144

$60K–$75K

13.9%394

$75K–$100K

17.3%489

$100K–$125K

5.7%160

$125K–$150K

8%225

$150K–$200K

8.9%252

$200K+

16.9%477

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes93% occupied$413/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 89 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,968/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

82%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% 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

1,34521.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

370

Poland

136

China

Philippines

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,184

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,277

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured