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.

Pontoon Beach, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,025

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.4%3,938

Hispanic/Latino

19%1,145

Black

8.4%508

Two or More

6.1%366

Other

1.1%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.6%416

High School Diploma

31.3%1,225

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%378

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%659

Associate's Degree

11.5%450

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%408

Master's Degree

5%197

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$145,100

Median Renti

$1,277

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%1,655

Renter-Occupied

30.4%722

Total Units

2,554

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.8%294

$50K–$100K

11%182

$100K–$150K

23.1%382

$150K–$200K

15.3%253

$200K–$300K

23.1%382

$300K–$500K

9%149

$500K–$1M

0.8%13

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

176

$1,250–$1,500

180

$1,500–$2,000

139

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%42

2010–2019

4.2%108

2000–2009

20.5%523

1990–1999

24.8%633

1980–1989

12.4%316

1970–1979

15.2%389

1960–1969

12%306

1950–1959

4.7%119

1940–1949

2.8%71

1939 or earlier

1.8%47

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.3%1,482

Electricity

35.2%837

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%58

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,861

Mean Household Incomei

$71,691

Per Capita Incomei

$28,697

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

11%

Labor Forcei

2,856

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.7%277

$10K–$15K

4.2%101

$15K–$20K

3.1%74

$20K–$25K

4%94

$25K–$30K

3%71

$30K–$35K

4.8%115

$35K–$40K

2.5%60

$40K–$45K

3.7%88

$45K–$50K

1.8%42

$50K–$60K

8.2%194

$60K–$75K

9.8%233

$75K–$100K

17.3%411

$100K–$125K

10.2%243

$125K–$150K

6.6%157

$150K–$200K

3.8%91

$200K+

5.3%126

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

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4056.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

221

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,462

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,542

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

422(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured