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.

Du Quoin, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,726

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%4,923

Black

5.9%339

Two or More

5.7%328

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%104

Other

0.5%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%326

High School Diploma

28.9%1,104

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%440

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%601

Associate's Degree

10.9%414

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%321

Master's Degree

1.9%73

Doctorate

1.4%52

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,100

Median Renti

$719

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%1,500

Renter-Occupied

34.2%778

Total Units

2,745

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

17%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.1%361

$50K–$100K

35.5%533

$100K–$150K

16.7%251

$150K–$200K

14.1%212

$200K–$300K

8.4%126

$300K–$500K

0.7%10

$500K–$1M

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

184

$500–$750

203

$750–$1,000

166

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3%81

2000–2009

8.2%224

1990–1999

5%137

1980–1989

16.3%447

1970–1979

11.3%311

1960–1969

10.9%300

1950–1959

9.5%262

1940–1949

12.6%346

1939 or earlier

23.2%637

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.1%1,255

Electricity

40.4%921

Bottled/LP Gas

3%69

Solar

1.4%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,409

Mean Household Incomei

$69,179

Per Capita Incomei

$28,036

Poverty Ratei

28.4%

Unemploymenti

11.1%

Labor Forcei

2,091

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%142

$10K–$15K

7.3%166

$15K–$20K

8.7%198

$20K–$25K

5.5%125

$25K–$30K

1.8%41

$30K–$35K

7.2%163

$35K–$40K

3.7%85

$40K–$45K

3.5%79

$45K–$50K

1.5%34

$50K–$60K

14.7%336

$60K–$75K

8.1%185

$75K–$100K

10.2%233

$100K–$125K

5.8%132

$125K–$150K

9.4%213

$150K–$200K

2.2%49

$200K+

4.3%97

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

214

Residentsi

297

Avg. Tenant Renti

$273/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing190 homes77% occupied$265/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 820 homes100% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,409/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

12.4%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

9.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.5% of subsidized households are minority

27.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.4% 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

390.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,815

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,858

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured