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.

Wadsworth, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,686

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%2,645

Hispanic/Latino

18%664

Other

4.7%175

Black

3.2%117

Two or More

1.5%57

Asian

0.8%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%80

High School Diploma

16.5%392

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%110

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%243

Associate's Degree

8.4%200

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%636

Master's Degree

12.6%299

Professional Degree

1.8%43

Doctorate

6.1%144

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

47.4%

Graduate+

20.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$378,900

Median Renti

$994

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.6%1,184

Renter-Occupied

7.4%94

Total Units

1,320

Homeownership

92.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%62

$150K–$200K

1.3%15

$200K–$300K

6.2%73

$300K–$500K

58.4%692

$500K–$1M

24.3%288

$1M+

4.6%54

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%37

2000–2009

12.6%166

1990–1999

28.9%382

1980–1989

14.2%187

1970–1979

15.7%207

1960–1969

7.5%99

1950–1959

9.1%120

1939 or earlier

9.2%122

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.5%1,029

Electricity

18.2%233

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$142,738

Mean Household Incomei

$157,185

Per Capita Incomei

$54,302

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

13.1%

Labor Forcei

1,631

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%51

$10K–$15K

2.5%32

$15K–$20K

2.5%32

$20K–$25K

1.2%15

$25K–$30K

0.5%7

$30K–$35K

1.3%17

$40K–$45K

9.4%120

$50K–$60K

5%64

$60K–$75K

3.1%40

$75K–$100K

11%140

$100K–$125K

5.4%69

$125K–$150K

5.6%71

$150K–$200K

24%307

$200K+

24.5%313

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3298.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Canada

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,418

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,385

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

209(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured