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.

Divernon, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,164

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.3%1,133

Asian

1.7%20

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%5

Two or More

0.4%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%40

High School Diploma

32.8%255

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%69

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%135

Associate's Degree

5.4%42

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%102

Master's Degree

6.6%51

Professional Degree

0.9%7

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$133,700

Median Renti

$1,034

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.9%370

Renter-Occupied

22.1%105

Total Units

538

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%10

$50K–$100K

37%137

$100K–$150K

17.8%66

$150K–$200K

19.7%73

$200K–$300K

21.9%81

$300K–$500K

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%5

2000–2009

6.3%34

1990–1999

10%54

1980–1989

6.5%35

1970–1979

20.1%108

1960–1969

18.2%98

1950–1959

8.9%48

1940–1949

5%27

1939 or earlier

24%129

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%414

Electricity

11.2%53

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%5

Other

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,750

Mean Household Incomei

$74,364

Per Capita Incomei

$31,412

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

542

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%15

$10K–$15K

2.1%10

$15K–$20K

9.3%44

$20K–$25K

4.8%23

$25K–$30K

1.5%7

$30K–$35K

4.8%23

$35K–$40K

4%19

$40K–$45K

2.7%13

$45K–$50K

3.4%16

$50K–$60K

7.2%34

$60K–$75K

10.7%51

$75K–$100K

18.7%89

$100K–$125K

11.6%55

$125K–$150K

7.4%35

$150K–$200K

8.2%39

$200K+

0.4%2

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

151.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

511

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

511

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

74(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.5%Insured

1.5%Uninsured