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Bensenville, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#117/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

18,603population

39.9median age

This community is a community of 18,603 with a median age of 39.9. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (48.5%) with a significant White community (40.6%). Median household income is $79,515. 79.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 50.6%, with a median home value of $272,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.5%9,021

White

40.6%7,545

Black

6.3%1,163

Asian

2.9%548

Two or More

1.4%253

Other

0.3%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%292

High School Diploma

27.9%3,602

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%966

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%2,014

Associate's Degree

7%898

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%1,910

Master's Degree

2.8%358

Professional Degree

0.7%91

Doctorate

1.1%141

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

$272,000median home value

$1,407median rent

50.6%homeownership

7,283total units

3.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 50.6%

Renter 49.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%105

$50K–$100K

1.1%38

$100K–$150K

4.6%164

$150K–$200K

6.7%237

$200K–$300K

47.4%1,685

$300K–$500K

33.5%1,190

$500K–$1M

3.8%134

Rent Distribution

Under $500

147

$500–$750

146

$750–$1,000

150

$1,000–$1,250

500

$1,250–$1,500

1,096

$1,500–$2,000

895

$2,000+

327

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%238

2000–2009

4.8%346

1990–1999

9.7%709

1980–1989

8.5%618

1970–1979

24.6%1,794

1960–1969

15.2%1,108

1950–1959

20.1%1,467

1940–1949

8.7%635

1939 or earlier

5.1%368

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%4,622

Electricity

31.5%2,208

Bottled/LP Gas

1%73

No Fuel

0.9%66

Fuel Oil

0.3%24

Other

0.3%22

Household Economyi

$79,515median household income

$35,193per capita income

7.5%poverty rate

5.6%unemployment

9,894labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%150

$10K–$15K

0.6%43

$15K–$20K

2.8%198

$20K–$25K

3.2%226

$25K–$30K

3.9%275

$30K–$35K

2.1%150

$35K–$40K

2%143

$40K–$45K

3.2%227

$45K–$50K

2.6%180

$50K–$60K

8.6%602

$60K–$75K

13.7%962

$75K–$100K

24.4%1,713

$100K–$125K

13.8%969

$125K–$150K

6.6%461

$150K–$200K

5.2%366

$200K+

5%350

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

159

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 8151 homes99% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,515/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

88%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98% 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

5,39429%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,365

Poland

992

Guatemala

736

Philippines

144

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,141

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,341

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

466(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured