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.

Leaf River, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

477

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%448

Two or More

3.8%18

Other

1%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%4

Black

0.2%1

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%27

High School Diploma

36.2%130

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%27

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%57

Associate's Degree

10%36

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%52

Master's Degree

0.6%2

Professional Degree

1.9%7

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,000

Median Renti

$917

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.1%190

Renter-Occupied

15.9%36

Total Units

249

Homeownership

84.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%7

$50K–$100K

62.1%118

$100K–$150K

16.3%31

$150K–$200K

13.2%25

$200K–$300K

4.2%8

$500K–$1M

0.5%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.4%1

1990–1999

0.4%1

1970–1979

5.6%14

1960–1969

23.7%59

1950–1959

20.5%51

1940–1949

2.8%7

1939 or earlier

46.6%116

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.5%200

Electricity

11.1%25

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,500

Mean Household Incomei

$100,562

Per Capita Incomei

$45,556

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

277

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%13

$15K–$20K

1.3%3

$20K–$25K

2.2%5

$25K–$30K

4%9

$30K–$35K

6.2%14

$35K–$40K

0.4%1

$40K–$45K

1.8%4

$45K–$50K

2.2%5

$50K–$60K

5.8%13

$60K–$75K

12.8%29

$75K–$100K

38.1%86

$100K–$125K

9.7%22

$125K–$150K

1.3%3

$150K–$200K

3.1%7

$200K+

5.3%12

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

271

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

271

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(15% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured