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.

Palos Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,152

Median Agei

50.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%10,599

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%1,044

Black

2.2%262

Two or More

1.6%189

Asian

0.5%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%127

High School Diploma

20.8%1,906

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%781

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,240

Associate's Degree

8.9%820

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%2,270

Master's Degree

16.4%1,506

Professional Degree

1.8%169

Doctorate

0.7%62

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

43.6%

Graduate+

18.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$367,100

Median Renti

$2,558

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.4%4,464

Renter-Occupied

6.6%315

Total Units

5,043

Homeownership

93.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%114

$50K–$100K

1.7%78

$100K–$150K

1.2%52

$150K–$200K

1.2%53

$200K–$300K

19.4%867

$300K–$500K

62.5%2,788

$500K–$1M

10.9%485

$1M+

0.6%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

175

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%35

2010–2019

3.3%168

2000–2009

17.2%865

1990–1999

7.2%361

1980–1989

13.2%668

1970–1979

21.8%1,100

1960–1969

14%706

1950–1959

14.1%713

1940–1949

4.4%221

1939 or earlier

4.1%206

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.2%4,265

Electricity

10.5%503

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,740

Mean Household Incomei

$143,701

Per Capita Incomei

$57,205

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

5,570

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%152

$10K–$15K

1.7%82

$15K–$20K

2.1%99

$20K–$25K

1.6%77

$25K–$30K

1.3%60

$30K–$35K

0.5%24

$35K–$40K

1.2%58

$40K–$45K

0.8%36

$45K–$50K

4.1%194

$50K–$60K

9.4%448

$60K–$75K

7.1%337

$75K–$100K

13.4%641

$100K–$125K

11.3%538

$125K–$150K

5.6%269

$150K–$200K

14.4%686

$200K+

22.6%1,078

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0358.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

114

Mexico

Germany

Canada

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,244

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,371

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

611(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured