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.

Plano, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,203

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.9%6,456

Hispanic/Latino

39.8%4,851

Two or More

5.3%642

Black

1.3%156

Asian

0.8%98

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%327

High School Diploma

26.9%2,080

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%744

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,157

Associate's Degree

13.4%1,035

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%1,324

Master's Degree

5.5%426

Doctorate

0.2%16

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,700

Median Renti

$1,686

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%2,927

Renter-Occupied

29.7%1,235

Total Units

4,331

Homeownership

70.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%21

$100K–$150K

2.6%77

$150K–$200K

25.1%734

$200K–$300K

56%1,638

$300K–$500K

15.3%449

$500K–$1M

0.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

184

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

474

$2,000+

320

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%121

2010–2019

8.4%362

2000–2009

49.1%2,126

1990–1999

4.5%195

1980–1989

3.4%146

1970–1979

2.2%97

1960–1969

8.3%361

1950–1959

6.7%290

1940–1949

4.2%181

1939 or earlier

10.4%452

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.8%3,778

Electricity

7.1%296

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%67

No Fuel

0.3%13

Other

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,271

Mean Household Incomei

$93,954

Per Capita Incomei

$33,274

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

7,104

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%72

$15K–$20K

1.7%69

$20K–$25K

2.6%110

$25K–$30K

1.6%66

$30K–$35K

3.9%163

$35K–$40K

3.3%137

$40K–$45K

4.2%176

$45K–$50K

4.4%182

$50K–$60K

4.4%184

$60K–$75K

13.4%558

$75K–$100K

16.6%692

$100K–$125K

16.3%678

$125K–$150K

15.4%642

$150K–$200K

5.5%229

$200K+

4.9%204

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

$516/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes82% occupied$516/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 86 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,271/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

95%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% 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

1,45011.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,039

Philippines

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,615

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,680

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

265(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured