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.

Nokomis, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,147

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.6%2,030

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%97

Two or More

0.9%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%62

High School Diploma

45.1%606

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%89

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%149

Associate's Degree

8%108

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%135

Master's Degree

1.9%25

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,900

Median Renti

$814

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%616

Renter-Occupied

25.4%210

Total Units

994

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.5%71

$50K–$100K

51.5%317

$100K–$150K

17.9%110

$150K–$200K

9.1%56

$200K–$300K

9.1%56

$300K–$500K

1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%16

2000–2009

0.9%9

1990–1999

4.1%41

1980–1989

8.6%85

1970–1979

10.5%104

1960–1969

10.5%104

1950–1959

14%139

1940–1949

15.5%154

1939 or earlier

34.4%342

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.7%617

Electricity

23.5%194

Wood

1.8%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,326

Mean Household Incomei

$69,781

Per Capita Incomei

$29,874

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

990

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%26

$10K–$15K

3.5%29

$15K–$20K

5%41

$20K–$25K

8.2%68

$25K–$30K

5.4%45

$30K–$35K

5.2%43

$35K–$40K

1.7%14

$40K–$45K

4%33

$50K–$60K

13.4%111

$60K–$75K

16.9%140

$75K–$100K

12.8%106

$100K–$125K

9.3%77

$125K–$150K

5.3%44

$150K–$200K

3.8%31

$200K+

2.2%18

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

70.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

945

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

949

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

179(11.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured