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.

Staunton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,298

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.3%4,052

Two or More

2.5%107

Asian

2.2%93

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%20

Black

0.3%14

Other

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%120

High School Diploma

32.6%1,010

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%368

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%272

Associate's Degree

10.7%331

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%574

Master's Degree

4.2%129

Professional Degree

0.5%15

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,500

Median Renti

$630

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%1,500

Renter-Occupied

25.1%502

Total Units

2,335

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%101

$50K–$100K

24.1%362

$100K–$150K

23.5%353

$150K–$200K

10%150

$200K–$300K

31.6%474

$300K–$500K

4%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

191

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

113

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%105

2000–2009

11%256

1990–1999

9.1%213

1980–1989

9.8%228

1970–1979

10.4%243

1960–1969

2.3%53

1950–1959

5.8%136

1940–1949

16.2%378

1939 or earlier

31%723

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71%1,422

Electricity

23.9%479

Bottled/LP Gas

3%60

No Fuel

1.3%27

Other

0.7%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,904

Mean Household Incomei

$72,050

Per Capita Incomei

$34,904

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

2,011

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%166

$10K–$15K

3.9%79

$15K–$20K

3.5%71

$20K–$25K

3.7%75

$25K–$30K

6.7%135

$30K–$35K

3.7%75

$35K–$40K

4.1%82

$40K–$45K

10.8%216

$45K–$50K

0.9%18

$50K–$60K

8.3%167

$60K–$75K

8.2%164

$75K–$100K

13.2%264

$100K–$125K

7.7%154

$125K–$150K

5.8%117

$150K–$200K

7.9%158

$200K+

3%61

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

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing64 homes98% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,904/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

66%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

24%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

1002.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,839

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,949

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured