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.

San Jose, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

557

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.7%405

Two or More

19.2%107

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%27

Asian

3.2%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%23

High School Diploma

34.6%128

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%35

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%54

Associate's Degree

11.6%43

Bachelor's Degree

13%48

Master's Degree

1.9%7

Professional Degree

2.2%8

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.1%177

Renter-Occupied

16.9%36

Total Units

232

Homeownership

83.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%24

$50K–$100K

52.5%93

$100K–$150K

26%46

$150K–$200K

6.8%12

$200K–$300K

1.1%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%1

2000–2009

1.3%3

1990–1999

3%7

1980–1989

3.4%8

1970–1979

12.1%28

1960–1969

13.4%31

1950–1959

11.6%27

1940–1949

5.6%13

1939 or earlier

49.1%114

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.2%173

Electricity

15%32

Other

2.8%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,809

Mean Household Incomei

$74,554

Per Capita Incomei

$28,366

Poverty Ratei

30.7%

Unemploymenti

26.6%

Labor Forcei

293

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.7%27

$10K–$15K

1.9%4

$15K–$20K

2.3%5

$20K–$25K

1.4%3

$25K–$30K

1.9%4

$30K–$35K

3.3%7

$35K–$40K

8%17

$40K–$45K

8%17

$45K–$50K

1.4%3

$50K–$60K

18.3%39

$60K–$75K

5.6%12

$75K–$100K

6.1%13

$100K–$125K

6.6%14

$125K–$150K

4.2%9

$150K–$200K

16.4%35

$200K+

1.9%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

215

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

215

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured