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Niles, IL

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Niles, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

30,064population

48.2median age

This community is a community of 30,064 with a median age of 48.2. The population is predominantly White (62.2%) with a significant Asian community (20.3%). Median household income is $75,274. 88.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, with a median home value of $358,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.2%18,702

Asian

20.3%6,111

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%4,002

Black

2.3%690

Two or More

1.7%508

Other

0.1%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%508

High School Diploma

22%5,040

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%1,251

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%2,709

Associate's Degree

7.6%1,742

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%6,326

Master's Degree

7.8%1,796

Professional Degree

1.5%339

Doctorate

2.5%571

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

$358,700median home value

$1,336median rent

74.6%homeownership

12,172total units

5.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 74.6%

Renter 25.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%280

$50K–$100K

0.2%14

$100K–$150K

2.7%228

$150K–$200K

3.7%321

$200K–$300K

18.2%1,560

$300K–$500K

56.1%4,805

$500K–$1M

15.1%1,295

$1M+

0.7%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

622

$1,250–$1,500

1,008

$1,500–$2,000

355

$2,000+

372

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%44

2000–2009

5.9%724

1990–1999

7.3%891

1980–1989

9.1%1,113

1970–1979

14.2%1,724

1960–1969

24.2%2,941

1950–1959

32.4%3,939

1940–1949

3.7%454

1939 or earlier

2.8%342

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.4%9,459

Electricity

14.7%1,689

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%279

Other

0.2%24

No Fuel

0.1%17

Solar

0.1%13

Household Economyi

$75,274median household income

$40,380per capita income

8.2%poverty rate

6.7%unemployment

14,246labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%795

$10K–$15K

1.4%160

$15K–$20K

2.6%297

$20K–$25K

2.8%317

$25K–$30K

2.7%308

$30K–$35K

4.3%493

$35K–$40K

5%574

$40K–$45K

4.6%529

$45K–$50K

5%573

$50K–$60K

6.3%723

$60K–$75K

8.4%959

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,589

$100K–$125K

6.9%795

$125K–$150K

7.9%908

$150K–$200K

8.7%997

$200K+

12.8%1,464

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

224

Residentsi

274

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

41 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes93% occupied$362/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8167 homes95% occupied$331/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

96.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

65.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30.7% of subsidized households are minority

54.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.9% 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

12,62042%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

2,099

Poland

1,591

India

1,255

Mexico

1,074

Korea

346

Germany

145

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,933

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

844(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured