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.

Rossville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,332

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.4%1,084

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%191

Two or More

2%27

Black

1.5%20

Asian

0.8%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%70

High School Diploma

28.1%226

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%99

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%92

Associate's Degree

11.7%94

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%116

Master's Degree

2.1%17

Professional Degree

0.4%3

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,200

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%334

Renter-Occupied

30.6%147

Total Units

596

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%54

$50K–$100K

38%127

$100K–$150K

29%97

$150K–$200K

8.7%29

$200K–$300K

4.8%16

$300K–$500K

3.3%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%3

2010–2019

0.2%1

2000–2009

0.8%5

1990–1999

6.5%39

1980–1989

2.5%15

1970–1979

18.3%109

1960–1969

10.7%64

1950–1959

6.4%38

1940–1949

5.9%35

1939 or earlier

48.2%287

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%342

Electricity

26.4%127

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%7

Fuel Oil

0.8%4

Other

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,417

Mean Household Incomei

$78,593

Per Capita Incomei

$28,907

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

561

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%29

$10K–$15K

1.9%9

$15K–$20K

3.7%18

$20K–$25K

5.6%27

$25K–$30K

4%19

$30K–$35K

2.7%13

$35K–$40K

5%24

$40K–$45K

8.7%42

$45K–$50K

6.2%30

$50K–$60K

3.1%15

$60K–$75K

13.9%67

$75K–$100K

15.8%76

$100K–$125K

13.7%66

$125K–$150K

2.5%12

$150K–$200K

4.2%20

$200K+

2.9%14

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$297/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing27 homes74% occupied$297/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

80%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

15%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% 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

241.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

509

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

545

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

55(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured