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.

Leonore, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%93

Two or More

3.1%3

Hispanic/Latino

1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

17.6%12

High School Diploma

32.4%22

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%8

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%8

Associate's Degree

17.6%12

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%3

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,300

Median Renti

$942

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%39

Renter-Occupied

15.2%7

Total Units

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%2

$50K–$100K

59%23

$100K–$150K

25.6%10

$150K–$200K

5.1%2

$200K–$300K

5.1%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%1

1980–1989

20.7%12

1970–1979

13.8%8

1960–1969

6.9%4

1950–1959

13.8%8

1940–1949

1.7%1

1939 or earlier

41.4%24

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.1%41

Electricity

8.7%4

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,500

Mean Household Incomei

$68,096

Per Capita Incomei

$33,491

Poverty Ratei

26.8%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%4

$10K–$15K

28.3%13

$20K–$25K

2.2%1

$30K–$35K

2.2%1

$40K–$45K

2.2%1

$45K–$50K

8.7%4

$50K–$60K

13%6

$60K–$75K

2.2%1

$75K–$100K

6.5%3

$125K–$150K

6.5%3

$150K–$200K

15.2%7

$200K+

4.3%2

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

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(24.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured