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.

Jerome, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,807population

35.6median age

This community is a community of 1,807 with a median age of 35.6. The population is predominantly White (85.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5.3%). Median household income is $65,189. 97.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, with a median home value of $127,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%1,553

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%95

Black

4.2%75

Two or More

3.8%68

Asian

0.9%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%45

High School Diploma

26.1%332

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%79

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%256

Associate's Degree

12.1%154

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%289

Master's Degree

5.3%68

Professional Degree

1.7%22

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

29.8%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

$127,800median home value

$951median rent

70.4%homeownership

1,018total units

6.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.4%

Renter 29.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%30

$50K–$100K

20.7%138

$100K–$150K

52.4%350

$150K–$200K

13.8%92

$200K–$300K

8.7%58

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%4

2000–2009

1.6%16

1990–1999

3.8%39

1980–1989

11.2%114

1970–1979

18.3%186

1960–1969

12.5%127

1950–1959

27%275

1940–1949

20%204

1939 or earlier

5.2%53

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.3%847

Electricity

7.6%72

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%25

Coal

0.5%5

Household Economyi

$65,189median household income

$38,779per capita income

6.4%poverty rate

2.8%unemployment

1,096labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%42

$15K–$20K

3.7%35

$20K–$25K

1.8%17

$25K–$30K

1.4%13

$30K–$35K

5.5%52

$35K–$40K

7.4%70

$40K–$45K

5.7%54

$45K–$50K

4.8%46

$50K–$60K

12.5%119

$60K–$75K

15.3%145

$75K–$100K

13.8%131

$100K–$125K

11%104

$125K–$150K

5%47

$150K–$200K

3.7%35

$200K+

4.1%39

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 Vouchers10 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

754.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,065

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,065

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured

1.8%Uninsured