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.

Bunker Hill, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,178

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.7%1,139

Black

1.5%18

Two or More

1.2%14

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%4

Asian

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%69

High School Diploma

37.1%327

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%48

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%137

Associate's Degree

10%88

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%120

Master's Degree

1.7%15

Professional Degree

0.2%2

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,500

Median Renti

$862

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.2%405

Renter-Occupied

18.8%94

Total Units

611

Homeownership

81.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%16

$50K–$100K

26.9%109

$100K–$150K

25.4%103

$150K–$200K

17.3%70

$200K–$300K

23.7%96

$300K–$500K

1.7%7

$500K–$1M

1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

9.2%56

1990–1999

5.2%32

1980–1989

8.2%50

1970–1979

7.4%45

1960–1969

17.7%108

1950–1959

24.2%148

1940–1949

8.5%52

1939 or earlier

19.6%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%329

Electricity

31.5%157

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,917

Mean Household Incomei

$85,572

Per Capita Incomei

$37,447

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

595

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%19

$10K–$15K

2%10

$15K–$20K

3.4%17

$20K–$25K

3.6%18

$25K–$30K

1.4%7

$30K–$35K

7.2%36

$35K–$40K

4.4%22

$40K–$45K

2.4%12

$45K–$50K

4.2%21

$50K–$60K

3.8%19

$60K–$75K

12.6%63

$75K–$100K

19.2%96

$100K–$125K

11.4%57

$125K–$150K

7.2%36

$150K–$200K

8.2%41

$200K+

5%25

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

$479/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing27 homes98% occupied$479/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 84 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

50%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

35%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $61K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% 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

30.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

553

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

565

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

101(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured