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.

Carbon Cliff, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,151

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.2%1,446

Black

14.4%309

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%271

Two or More

5.5%119

Other

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%129

High School Diploma

28.4%376

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%139

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%167

Associate's Degree

11.3%149

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%58

Master's Degree

1%13

Doctorate

0.5%6

HS or Higher

78.4%

BA or Higher

5.8%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,600

Median Renti

$1,034

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.1%434

Renter-Occupied

46.9%384

Total Units

871

Homeownership

53.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%19

$50K–$100K

25.8%112

$100K–$150K

25.3%110

$150K–$200K

16.4%71

$200K–$300K

18.4%80

$300K–$500K

3.7%16

$500K–$1M

6%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

116

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%13

2000–2009

11.3%98

1990–1999

16.9%147

1980–1989

6.9%60

1970–1979

19.4%169

1960–1969

17.9%156

1950–1959

18.7%163

1940–1949

1.7%15

1939 or earlier

5.7%50

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.8%628

Electricity

22.5%184

Other

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,536

Mean Household Incomei

$62,761

Per Capita Incomei

$24,018

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

916

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%24

$10K–$15K

4.5%37

$15K–$20K

7.5%61

$20K–$25K

9.7%79

$25K–$30K

5.4%44

$30K–$35K

5.3%43

$35K–$40K

5.3%43

$40K–$45K

4.3%35

$45K–$50K

3.1%25

$50K–$60K

8.2%67

$60K–$75K

11.6%95

$75K–$100K

13.4%110

$100K–$125K

11.2%92

$125K–$150K

2.2%18

$150K–$200K

4.8%39

$200K+

0.7%6

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

109

Residentsi

294

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers78 homes93% occupied$424/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes96% occupied$228/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,536/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

87.2%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

10.2%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.3% of subsidized households are minority

9.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13.7% 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

2039.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

868

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

871

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured

Carbon Cliff, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026