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.

Sycamore, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,559

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.8%15,004

Hispanic/Latino

11.3%2,091

Black

3%564

Two or More

2.9%540

Asian

1.9%353

Other

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%359

High School Diploma

17.4%2,130

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%1,062

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%1,640

Associate's Degree

8.3%1,015

Bachelor's Degree

26.1%3,206

Master's Degree

15.4%1,890

Professional Degree

1.8%226

Doctorate

2.6%320

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

46%

Graduate+

19.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$265,700

Median Renti

$1,140

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%5,298

Renter-Occupied

28.4%2,103

Total Units

7,723

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%164

$50K–$100K

2%108

$100K–$150K

6.2%329

$150K–$200K

16.2%860

$200K–$300K

33.1%1,752

$300K–$500K

33.8%1,793

$500K–$1M

5.3%279

$1M+

0.2%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

363

$750–$1,000

363

$1,000–$1,250

484

$1,250–$1,500

367

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

166

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%106

2010–2019

6.9%533

2000–2009

32.2%2,486

1990–1999

13.9%1,072

1980–1989

6%466

1970–1979

12.5%967

1960–1969

5.7%444

1950–1959

5.1%391

1940–1949

2.9%222

1939 or earlier

13.4%1,036

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.4%6,021

Electricity

18.1%1,343

Solar

0.3%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%10

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,120

Mean Household Incomei

$107,817

Per Capita Incomei

$43,190

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

10,527

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%115

$10K–$15K

2.4%179

$15K–$20K

3.1%232

$20K–$25K

2%147

$25K–$30K

1%71

$30K–$35K

5.8%427

$35K–$40K

3.1%230

$40K–$45K

2.9%218

$45K–$50K

3.5%260

$50K–$60K

7.5%558

$60K–$75K

11.6%860

$75K–$100K

12.6%929

$100K–$125K

10.2%752

$125K–$150K

7%520

$150K–$200K

14.2%1,050

$200K+

11.5%853

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

150

Residentsi

234

Avg. Tenant Renti

$509/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes99% occupied$508/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes101% occupied$550/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 815 homes99% occupied$414/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,120/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

61.8%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

28.8%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

8.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.3% of subsidized households are minority

41.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.5% 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

1,1316.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

403

Philippines

215

China

Poland

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,115

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,193

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

807(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured

Sycamore, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026