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.

East Hazel Crest, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,068

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

52.5%561

White

21.9%234

Hispanic/Latino

16.4%175

Two or More

7.9%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%40

High School Diploma

26%183

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%62

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%150

Associate's Degree

11.2%79

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%88

Master's Degree

2%14

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

14.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,300

Median Renti

$1,504

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%274

Renter-Occupied

37.9%167

Total Units

531

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%7

$50K–$100K

12.4%34

$100K–$150K

33.2%91

$150K–$200K

15.7%43

$200K–$300K

29.2%80

$300K–$500K

4.7%13

$1M+

2.2%6

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

10.2%54

1990–1999

5.3%28

1980–1989

1.1%6

1970–1979

24.5%130

1960–1969

17.7%94

1950–1959

21.1%112

1940–1949

5.5%29

1939 or earlier

14.7%78

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.6%404

Electricity

6.6%29

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,950

Mean Household Incomei

$74,143

Per Capita Incomei

$30,952

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

13.4%

Labor Forcei

569

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%27

$10K–$15K

6.8%30

$15K–$20K

3.9%17

$20K–$25K

3.6%16

$25K–$30K

7.3%32

$30K–$35K

1.4%6

$35K–$40K

5.9%26

$40K–$45K

2.5%11

$45K–$50K

6.6%29

$50K–$60K

13.8%61

$60K–$75K

3.4%15

$75K–$100K

14.3%63

$100K–$125K

7.5%33

$125K–$150K

4.1%18

$150K–$200K

9.1%40

$200K+

3.9%17

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

198

Avg. Tenant Renti

$541/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes93% occupied$541/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,950/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

76%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

18%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% 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

958.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

486

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

493

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9(1.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured