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.

Waltonville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

294

Median Agei

50.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%275

Two or More

4.8%14

Hispanic/Latino

1%3

Black

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%5

High School Diploma

24.1%56

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%32

Some College (1+ yr)

28.4%66

Associate's Degree

12.9%30

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%27

Master's Degree

1.7%4

Professional Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$111,400

Median Renti

$688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%96

Renter-Occupied

32.9%47

Total Units

147

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.9%22

$50K–$100K

21.9%21

$100K–$150K

27.1%26

$150K–$200K

15.6%15

$200K–$300K

7.3%7

$300K–$500K

1%1

$500K–$1M

4.2%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%1

2010–2019

1.4%2

2000–2009

8.2%12

1990–1999

11.6%17

1980–1989

8.8%13

1970–1979

21.1%31

1960–1969

13.6%20

1950–1959

7.5%11

1940–1949

8.8%13

1939 or earlier

18.4%27

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58%83

Electricity

37.8%54

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%5

Wood

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,750

Mean Household Incomei

$62,780

Per Capita Incomei

$32,367

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%2

$10K–$15K

6.3%9

$15K–$20K

7.7%11

$20K–$25K

9.8%14

$25K–$30K

6.3%9

$30K–$35K

7.7%11

$40K–$45K

2.1%3

$45K–$50K

1.4%2

$50K–$60K

4.2%6

$60K–$75K

10.5%15

$75K–$100K

22.4%32

$100K–$125K

16.1%23

$125K–$150K

1.4%2

$150K–$200K

2.1%3

$200K+

0.7%1

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

$345/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes92% occupied$345/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

64%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

22%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

161

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured