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.

Leroy, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,236

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%3,117

Two or More

1.5%50

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%40

Black

0.9%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%114

High School Diploma

28.3%608

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%210

Some College (1+ yr)

10%215

Associate's Degree

8.1%173

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%535

Master's Degree

9%193

Professional Degree

0.2%4

Doctorate

0.5%10

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

34.5%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,600

Median Renti

$830

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.9%1,058

Renter-Occupied

22.1%301

Total Units

1,428

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%31

$50K–$100K

5.4%57

$100K–$150K

26.6%281

$150K–$200K

32.2%341

$200K–$300K

22.8%241

$300K–$500K

9.2%97

$500K–$1M

0.9%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%65

2000–2009

13.7%196

1990–1999

13.6%194

1980–1989

8.6%123

1970–1979

14%200

1960–1969

8.6%123

1950–1959

8.1%115

1940–1949

3.1%44

1939 or earlier

25.8%368

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.9%1,194

Electricity

11%150

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,875

Mean Household Incomei

$99,219

Per Capita Incomei

$41,317

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,728

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%9

$10K–$15K

0.7%10

$15K–$20K

2.6%36

$20K–$25K

3.2%44

$25K–$30K

7.9%108

$30K–$35K

3.1%42

$35K–$40K

4.3%58

$40K–$45K

1.2%16

$45K–$50K

1.5%20

$50K–$60K

6.8%93

$60K–$75K

14.8%201

$75K–$100K

10.7%145

$100K–$125K

11.5%156

$125K–$150K

7.6%103

$150K–$200K

14.8%201

$200K+

8.6%117

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 Vouchers1 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

371.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,661

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,673

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

237(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured