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.

Henning, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

236

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%217

Two or More

4.2%10

Black

3.4%8

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%13

High School Diploma

33.6%48

Some College (<1 yr)

14.7%21

Some College (1+ yr)

4.2%6

Associate's Degree

24.5%35

Bachelor's Degree

1.4%2

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,000

Median Renti

$1,107

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80%72

Renter-Occupied

20%18

Total Units

101

Homeownership

80%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%1

$50K–$100K

56.9%41

$100K–$150K

34.7%25

$150K–$200K

5.6%4

$200K–$300K

1.4%1

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

1970–1979

12.9%13

1960–1969

9.9%10

1950–1959

13.9%14

1939 or earlier

63.4%64

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.9%53

Electricity

41.1%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,500

Mean Household Incomei

$88,583

Per Capita Incomei

$32,255

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

148

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

8.9%8

$15K–$20K

1.1%1

$20K–$25K

3.3%3

$25K–$30K

5.6%5

$35K–$40K

6.7%6

$40K–$45K

2.2%2

$45K–$50K

1.1%1

$50K–$60K

3.3%3

$60K–$75K

12.2%11

$75K–$100K

13.3%12

$100K–$125K

17.8%16

$125K–$150K

17.8%16

$150K–$200K

2.2%2

$200K+

4.4%4

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 Vouchers2 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

132

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

132

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured