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.

Silvis, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,955

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.3%5,990

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%912

Black

6.8%540

Two or More

3.7%298

Asian

2.2%176

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%409

High School Diploma

32.8%2,038

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%455

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,009

Associate's Degree

14.2%881

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%675

Master's Degree

5%313

Professional Degree

0.4%26

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,600

Median Renti

$965

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%2,409

Renter-Occupied

42%1,747

Total Units

4,709

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%35

$50K–$100K

14.3%345

$100K–$150K

27.8%669

$150K–$200K

27.4%661

$200K–$300K

20%481

$300K–$500K

9%218

Rent Distribution

Under $500

372

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

388

$1,000–$1,250

402

$1,250–$1,500

194

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%19

2010–2019

6.6%311

2000–2009

13.5%637

1990–1999

7.2%341

1980–1989

12.7%599

1970–1979

12.1%571

1960–1969

23.3%1,097

1950–1959

11.8%555

1940–1949

3.6%169

1939 or earlier

8.7%410

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%2,795

Electricity

32%1,328

No Fuel

0.8%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,375

Mean Household Incomei

$75,717

Per Capita Incomei

$39,370

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,922

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%353

$10K–$15K

2.8%117

$15K–$20K

2.6%110

$20K–$25K

4.8%198

$25K–$30K

4.9%205

$30K–$35K

2%83

$35K–$40K

9.8%407

$40K–$45K

7.9%329

$45K–$50K

3%125

$50K–$60K

2.3%94

$60K–$75K

8.2%341

$75K–$100K

16.3%679

$100K–$125K

13.5%559

$125K–$150K

4.1%172

$150K–$200K

6.1%255

$200K+

3.1%129

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

334

Residentsi

564

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers160 homes93% occupied$332/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8173 homes95% occupied$314/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

85%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

14.5%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

67.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.5% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.3% 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

6247.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,735

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,700

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

672(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured

Silvis, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026