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.

Aledo, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,668

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%3,431

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%134

Black

2%72

Two or More

0.8%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%85

High School Diploma

32.5%843

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%225

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%341

Associate's Degree

12.7%329

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%457

Master's Degree

6.5%168

Professional Degree

1.6%42

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,600

Median Renti

$806

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%1,077

Renter-Occupied

30.3%468

Total Units

1,663

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%48

$50K–$100K

20.2%218

$100K–$150K

26.8%289

$150K–$200K

20.6%222

$200K–$300K

19.3%208

$300K–$500K

8.5%92

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

257

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%24

2000–2009

7.2%120

1990–1999

3.5%58

1980–1989

7.3%122

1970–1979

12.2%203

1960–1969

14.9%248

1950–1959

15.7%261

1940–1949

6.8%113

1939 or earlier

30.9%514

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%1,195

Electricity

19.1%295

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%38

No Fuel

0.8%12

Other

0.3%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,292

Mean Household Incomei

$86,063

Per Capita Incomei

$35,903

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

1,933

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%69

$10K–$15K

4.6%71

$15K–$20K

5.7%88

$20K–$25K

4.3%67

$25K–$30K

3%46

$30K–$35K

1.6%24

$35K–$40K

4.7%72

$40K–$45K

1.8%28

$45K–$50K

5.1%79

$50K–$60K

8.6%133

$60K–$75K

7.4%114

$75K–$100K

9.6%148

$100K–$125K

16.4%253

$125K–$150K

5.4%84

$150K–$200K

13.1%202

$200K+

4.3%67

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

$318/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing60 homes100% occupied$314/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes53% occupied$328/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,292/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

12.2%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

67.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.1% of subsidized households are minority

54.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.7% 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

100.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,804

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,860

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

190(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured