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.

Winfield, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,095

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.4%7,911

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%1,164

Asian

5.1%513

Two or More

3.4%346

Black

1.4%146

Other

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%221

High School Diploma

12.3%919

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%338

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%840

Associate's Degree

6.3%469

Bachelor's Degree

35.5%2,642

Master's Degree

17.6%1,312

Professional Degree

4.6%344

Doctorate

2%148

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

59.7%

Graduate+

24.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$386,300

Median Renti

$1,493

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.9%3,695

Renter-Occupied

8.1%324

Total Units

4,108

Homeownership

91.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%127

$100K–$150K

1.3%48

$150K–$200K

5.7%211

$200K–$300K

17.1%630

$300K–$500K

48.9%1,807

$500K–$1M

21.6%798

$1M+

2%74

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

9.3%380

2000–2009

12.3%504

1990–1999

18.6%766

1980–1989

27.5%1,129

1970–1979

10.2%417

1960–1969

14.2%584

1950–1959

4.2%173

1940–1949

2.1%88

1939 or earlier

1.6%67

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

96.7%3,886

Electricity

3%119

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$135,795

Mean Household Incomei

$163,162

Per Capita Incomei

$64,670

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

5,629

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%90

$10K–$15K

0.9%36

$15K–$20K

0.4%18

$20K–$25K

0.4%18

$25K–$30K

2%81

$30K–$35K

1.3%52

$35K–$40K

1.4%57

$40K–$45K

1.3%53

$45K–$50K

1.4%58

$50K–$60K

7.3%294

$60K–$75K

6.8%273

$75K–$100K

11.6%466

$100K–$125K

10.2%409

$125K–$150K

6.2%249

$150K–$200K

19%764

$200K+

27.4%1,101

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$322/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes97% occupied$322/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $135,795/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

92%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

7847.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

196

India

156

Poland

Philippines

Canada

Korea

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,247

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,312

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

428(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured