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.

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Oglesby, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,570population

40.2median age

This community is a community of 3,570 with a median age of 40.2. The population is predominantly White (84.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (10%). Median household income is $76,189. 95.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, with a median home value of $139,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.9%3,031

Hispanic/Latino

10%357

Two or More

4.7%167

Asian

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%119

High School Diploma

30%737

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%239

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%217

Associate's Degree

16%392

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%434

Master's Degree

7.2%178

Professional Degree

0.9%22

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

$139,700median home value

$888median rent

70.6%homeownership

1,626total units

4.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%32

$50K–$100K

20.7%227

$100K–$150K

32.4%355

$150K–$200K

18.6%203

$200K–$300K

20.5%224

$300K–$500K

3.7%41

$500K–$1M

1.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

129

$750–$1,000

149

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%6

2010–2019

2.1%34

2000–2009

6.6%107

1990–1999

9%146

1980–1989

1.4%23

1970–1979

10.8%176

1960–1969

9.3%151

1950–1959

22.4%364

1940–1949

11.1%181

1939 or earlier

26.9%438

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.4%1,338

Electricity

12.1%188

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%23

Household Economyi

$76,189median household income

$40,880per capita income

9.6%poverty rate

6.6%unemployment

1,871labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%97

$10K–$15K

1.9%29

$15K–$20K

6.4%99

$20K–$25K

1.2%19

$25K–$30K

3.4%53

$30K–$35K

1.9%30

$35K–$40K

5.8%90

$40K–$45K

1.2%19

$45K–$50K

1.4%21

$50K–$60K

9%139

$60K–$75K

10.3%159

$75K–$100K

15.4%239

$100K–$125K

13.6%210

$125K–$150K

9.3%144

$150K–$200K

6.4%99

$200K+

6.6%102

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

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes97% occupied$359/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes86% occupied$517/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,189/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

65.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

29.9%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

4.8%

Who Receives This Housing

61.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.8% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.6% 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

1694.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

105

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,679

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,748

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

215(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured

Oglesby, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026