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.

Lostant, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

407population

38.1median age

This community is a community of 407 with a median age of 38.1. The population is predominantly White (86.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.6%). Median household income is $65,417. 88.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, with a median home value of $100,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%351

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%35

Asian

3.2%13

Two or More

2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%13

High School Diploma

32.4%82

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%21

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%32

Associate's Degree

13%33

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%36

Master's Degree

2.4%6

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

$100,000median home value

$1,018median rent

80.7%homeownership

180total units

5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%7

$50K–$100K

44.9%62

$100K–$150K

32.6%45

$150K–$200K

11.6%16

$200K–$300K

5.1%7

$300K–$500K

0.7%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%3

1990–1999

4.4%8

1980–1989

4.4%8

1970–1979

30.6%55

1960–1969

5.6%10

1950–1959

8.9%16

1940–1949

10.6%19

1939 or earlier

33.9%61

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.9%152

Electricity

8.8%15

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%2

No Fuel

1.2%2

Household Economyi

$65,417median household income

$36,209per capita income

10.8%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

202labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%8

$10K–$15K

1.8%3

$15K–$20K

1.2%2

$20K–$25K

3.5%6

$25K–$30K

1.2%2

$30K–$35K

4.7%8

$35K–$40K

5.3%9

$40K–$45K

9.4%16

$50K–$60K

9.4%16

$60K–$75K

12.9%22

$75K–$100K

11.1%19

$100K–$125K

14%24

$125K–$150K

4.7%8

$150K–$200K

14%24

$200K+

2.3%4

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

112.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

186

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

193

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured