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.

Fairview Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,745

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51%8,548

Black

27.6%4,616

Two or More

9.5%1,596

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%1,162

Asian

4%672

Other

0.8%142

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%411

High School Diploma

20.3%2,451

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%994

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%1,547

Associate's Degree

13.4%1,609

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%2,360

Master's Degree

11.7%1,414

Professional Degree

1.5%183

Doctorate

1.8%218

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,700

Median Renti

$1,174

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%5,024

Renter-Occupied

30.4%2,197

Total Units

8,179

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%347

$50K–$100K

7.7%386

$100K–$150K

21.2%1,067

$150K–$200K

28%1,408

$200K–$300K

26.7%1,341

$300K–$500K

8%400

$500K–$1M

1.2%59

$1M+

0.3%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

399

$750–$1,000

335

$1,000–$1,250

388

$1,250–$1,500

309

$1,500–$2,000

499

$2,000+

135

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%30

2010–2019

3.4%281

2000–2009

15.4%1,263

1990–1999

7.4%607

1980–1989

7.8%640

1970–1979

18.8%1,536

1960–1969

17%1,390

1950–1959

19.8%1,621

1940–1949

5.5%449

1939 or earlier

4.4%362

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.4%4,219

Electricity

38.6%2,785

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%186

No Fuel

0.4%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,930

Mean Household Incomei

$92,734

Per Capita Incomei

$40,182

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

9,040

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%417

$10K–$15K

1.6%118

$15K–$20K

2.7%197

$20K–$25K

2.1%150

$25K–$30K

2.2%160

$30K–$35K

3.6%259

$35K–$40K

4.5%322

$40K–$45K

3.6%260

$45K–$50K

3.4%243

$50K–$60K

8.3%600

$60K–$75K

9.8%709

$75K–$100K

18%1,300

$100K–$125K

11.6%838

$125K–$150K

6.7%485

$150K–$200K

9.6%693

$200K+

6.5%470

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

Residentsi

129

Avg. Tenant Renti

$623/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes81% occupied$623/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,930/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

68%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

28%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% 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

1,1817.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

331

Mexico

294

Korea

118

Germany

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,265

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,306

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,447(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured