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.

Pearl City, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

745

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%701

Two or More

2.7%20

Black

2.6%19

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%5

High School Diploma

31.2%130

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%49

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%65

Associate's Degree

17.3%72

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%56

Master's Degree

5.3%22

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,200

Median Renti

$744

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%197

Renter-Occupied

30.4%86

Total Units

291

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%11

$50K–$100K

28.9%57

$100K–$150K

27.4%54

$150K–$200K

14.2%28

$200K–$300K

13.7%27

$300K–$500K

8.6%17

$1M+

1.5%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%4

2010–2019

3.4%10

2000–2009

7.9%23

1990–1999

11.3%33

1980–1989

13.1%38

1970–1979

21%61

1960–1969

2.1%6

1950–1959

6.5%19

1940–1949

7.6%22

1939 or earlier

25.8%75

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%221

Electricity

19.4%55

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%2

Wood

0.7%2

Other

0.7%2

Fuel Oil

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,295

Mean Household Incomei

$82,472

Per Capita Incomei

$32,415

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

341

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%14

$10K–$15K

1.8%5

$15K–$20K

4.2%12

$20K–$25K

3.9%11

$25K–$30K

8.1%23

$30K–$35K

3.5%10

$35K–$40K

5.7%16

$40K–$45K

3.2%9

$45K–$50K

4.9%14

$50K–$60K

6%17

$60K–$75K

9.9%28

$75K–$100K

11%31

$100K–$125K

14.1%40

$125K–$150K

8.8%25

$150K–$200K

4.9%14

$200K+

4.9%14

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

323

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

336

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured