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.

Coal Valley, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,229

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.3%3,648

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%227

Other

4.6%196

Two or More

1.9%79

Asian

1.2%51

Black

0.7%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%102

High School Diploma

26.1%771

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%261

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%399

Associate's Degree

10.4%306

Bachelor's Degree

22.2%656

Master's Degree

9.3%275

Professional Degree

2%59

Doctorate

1.2%35

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.8%1,537

Renter-Occupied

7.2%120

Total Units

1,839

Homeownership

92.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.6%147

$50K–$100K

2.4%37

$100K–$150K

13.9%214

$150K–$200K

19.9%306

$200K–$300K

23.2%357

$300K–$500K

26%399

$500K–$1M

5%77

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%80

2010–2019

14.9%274

2000–2009

15.6%287

1990–1999

11.5%212

1980–1989

4.2%77

1970–1979

12.7%234

1960–1969

8.9%163

1950–1959

23.4%430

1939 or earlier

4.5%82

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.9%1,523

Electricity

6.3%105

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%22

Other

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,850

Mean Household Incomei

$117,752

Per Capita Incomei

$46,955

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,039

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%49

$10K–$15K

1.1%19

$20K–$25K

0.6%10

$25K–$30K

2.6%43

$30K–$35K

4.9%82

$35K–$40K

3.6%60

$40K–$45K

3.8%63

$45K–$50K

5.7%94

$50K–$60K

0.5%8

$60K–$75K

5.1%85

$75K–$100K

17.9%297

$100K–$125K

5.4%89

$125K–$150K

14.5%241

$150K–$200K

19.5%323

$200K+

11.7%194

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

1042.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,978

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,978

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

257(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured