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.

Hecker, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

521

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%462

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%34

Two or More

2.5%13

Black

2.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%15

High School Diploma

31.9%101

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%27

Some College (1+ yr)

24%76

Associate's Degree

8.8%28

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%46

Master's Degree

5.4%17

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

19.9%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,800

Median Renti

$1,014

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%157

Renter-Occupied

24.2%50

Total Units

230

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%10

$50K–$100K

5.1%8

$100K–$150K

19.7%31

$150K–$200K

47.8%75

$200K–$300K

14%22

$300K–$500K

7%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

9.1%21

2000–2009

2.2%5

1990–1999

6.1%14

1980–1989

10.9%25

1970–1979

24.8%57

1960–1969

16.1%37

1950–1959

17.8%41

1940–1949

1.7%4

1939 or earlier

11.3%26

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.5%121

Electricity

37.7%78

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,583

Mean Household Incomei

$83,897

Per Capita Incomei

$35,150

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

313

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

0.5%1

$15K–$20K

4.3%9

$20K–$25K

3.9%8

$25K–$30K

1%2

$30K–$35K

1.9%4

$35K–$40K

1%2

$40K–$45K

1.9%4

$45K–$50K

5.8%12

$50K–$60K

13.5%28

$60K–$75K

14%29

$75K–$100K

26.1%54

$100K–$125K

9.2%19

$125K–$150K

7.7%16

$150K–$200K

4.3%9

$200K+

4.8%10

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

292

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

297

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured