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.

Oakford, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

191

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.4%188

Two or More

1.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.8%18

High School Diploma

47.7%62

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%10

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%9

Associate's Degree

7.7%10

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%10

Master's Degree

0.8%1

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

0.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,600

Median Renti

$838

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%69

Renter-Occupied

21.6%19

Total Units

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%1

$50K–$100K

47.8%33

$100K–$150K

44.9%31

$150K–$200K

5.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1%1

2000–2009

4.1%4

1990–1999

13.4%13

1980–1989

11.3%11

1970–1979

6.2%6

1960–1969

7.2%7

1950–1959

12.4%12

1940–1949

12.4%12

1939 or earlier

32%31

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83%73

Electricity

12.5%11

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,000

Mean Household Incomei

$59,570

Per Capita Incomei

$28,473

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%5

$10K–$15K

4.5%4

$20K–$25K

14.8%13

$25K–$30K

1.1%1

$30K–$35K

12.5%11

$40K–$45K

8%7

$60K–$75K

26.1%23

$75K–$100K

8%7

$100K–$125K

11.4%10

$125K–$150K

6.8%6

$150K–$200K

1.1%1

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 Vouchers2 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

32.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured