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.

Marquette Heights, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,492population

37.7median age

This community is a community of 2,492 with a median age of 37.7. The population is predominantly White (89.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.4%). Median household income is $75,625. 93.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 92.2%, with a median home value of $123,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%2,224

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%209

Two or More

2.3%57

Black

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%109

High School Diploma

24.2%420

Some College (<1 yr)

13%225

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%236

Associate's Degree

10.9%189

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%272

Master's Degree

7.3%127

Doctorate

2.2%38

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

$123,800median home value

$1,315median rent

92.2%homeownership

1,139total units

8.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 92.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%4

$50K–$100K

28.5%275

$100K–$150K

34.2%330

$150K–$200K

25%241

$200K–$300K

10.4%100

$300K–$500K

1.5%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%9

2000–2009

8.2%93

1990–1999

3.2%36

1980–1989

1.6%18

1970–1979

25.9%295

1960–1969

11.1%126

1950–1959

20.7%236

1940–1949

23.4%267

1939 or earlier

5.2%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.6%926

Electricity

11.2%117

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%2

Household Economyi

$75,625median household income

$37,717per capita income

3.7%poverty rate

1.3%unemployment

1,381labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%31

$10K–$15K

1.3%14

$15K–$20K

0.3%3

$20K–$25K

2.2%23

$25K–$30K

2.7%28

$30K–$35K

1.8%19

$35K–$40K

1.9%20

$40K–$45K

8.3%87

$45K–$50K

4.6%48

$50K–$60K

11.4%119

$60K–$75K

12%125

$75K–$100K

14.7%154

$100K–$125K

16.9%177

$125K–$150K

3.8%40

$150K–$200K

10.3%108

$200K+

4.7%49

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

391.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,324

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,347

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

131(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured