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.

West Dundee, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,906

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.8%6,151

Hispanic/Latino

11.3%895

Asian

5.8%461

Black

3%234

Two or More

1.9%150

Other

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%71

High School Diploma

12.5%693

Some College (<1 yr)

6%333

Some College (1+ yr)

16%891

Associate's Degree

9.5%527

Bachelor's Degree

27.1%1,506

Master's Degree

18.7%1,037

Professional Degree

2.2%120

Doctorate

2.1%115

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

50%

Graduate+

22.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$360,800

Median Renti

$1,666

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.5%1,662

Renter-Occupied

48.5%1,568

Total Units

3,329

Homeownership

51.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%10

$50K–$100K

0.7%11

$100K–$150K

1.1%18

$150K–$200K

4.8%80

$200K–$300K

14.6%243

$300K–$500K

62.8%1,043

$500K–$1M

15.5%257

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

361

$1,250–$1,500

231

$1,500–$2,000

470

$2,000+

470

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%173

2010–2019

7.8%258

2000–2009

18%600

1990–1999

18.6%618

1980–1989

7.9%264

1970–1979

12.6%419

1960–1969

5.5%184

1950–1959

5.7%189

1940–1949

1.1%38

1939 or earlier

17.6%586

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%2,424

Electricity

16.8%542

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%157

No Fuel

1.8%59

Other

1.5%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,368

Mean Household Incomei

$126,368

Per Capita Incomei

$51,737

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

4,893

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%79

$10K–$15K

0.6%20

$15K–$20K

1.5%50

$20K–$25K

1.2%39

$25K–$30K

1.1%37

$30K–$35K

1.5%50

$35K–$40K

1%33

$40K–$45K

2.8%92

$45K–$50K

4%130

$50K–$60K

6%195

$60K–$75K

7.3%237

$75K–$100K

15.8%509

$100K–$125K

17.7%572

$125K–$150K

9.5%308

$150K–$200K

13.3%430

$200K+

13.9%449

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

$518/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes88% occupied$518/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

78%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

18%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57% 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

87211%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

249

Korea

142

Poland

111

India

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,662

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,708

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

256(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured

West Dundee, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026