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.

Tamaroa, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

597

Median Agei

45.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.5%588

Two or More

1.2%7

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%44

High School Diploma

32.5%127

Some College (<1 yr)

9%35

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%32

Associate's Degree

16.9%66

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%31

Master's Degree

3.6%14

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,200

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.1%211

Renter-Occupied

17.9%46

Total Units

298

Homeownership

82.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.9%61

$50K–$100K

51.2%108

$100K–$150K

18.5%39

$200K–$300K

0.5%1

$300K–$500K

0.9%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%6

2000–2009

16.8%50

1990–1999

5%15

1980–1989

6.4%19

1970–1979

10.1%30

1960–1969

4.4%13

1950–1959

10.4%31

1940–1949

15.4%46

1939 or earlier

29.5%88

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.9%154

Electricity

38.1%98

Wood

1.2%3

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,646

Mean Household Incomei

$61,535

Per Capita Incomei

$28,347

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%7

$10K–$15K

3.1%8

$15K–$20K

10.1%26

$20K–$25K

0.8%2

$25K–$30K

2.3%6

$30K–$35K

4.3%11

$35K–$40K

3.9%10

$40K–$45K

19.8%51

$45K–$50K

5.4%14

$50K–$60K

14.8%38

$60K–$75K

10.9%28

$75K–$100K

8.6%22

$100K–$125K

3.9%10

$125K–$150K

4.7%12

$150K–$200K

1.9%5

$200K+

2.7%7

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

Public Housing5 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

291

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

312

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured