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.

Tilton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,453

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%2,326

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%112

Black

0.4%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.7%242

High School Diploma

30.1%532

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%176

Some College (1+ yr)

13%230

Associate's Degree

11.6%206

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%126

Master's Degree

2.8%50

Doctorate

0.8%15

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

10.8%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$70,400

Median Renti

$877

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%882

Renter-Occupied

24.8%291

Total Units

1,251

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

33.8%298

$50K–$100K

43.2%381

$100K–$150K

18.5%163

$150K–$200K

1.7%15

$200K–$300K

2.8%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%29

2010–2019

9.4%117

2000–2009

2.6%32

1990–1999

0.9%11

1980–1989

10.6%133

1970–1979

11.7%146

1960–1969

17.3%216

1950–1959

18.8%235

1940–1949

9.8%123

1939 or earlier

16.7%209

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.6%805

Electricity

27.6%324

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%44

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,697

Mean Household Incomei

$65,405

Per Capita Incomei

$31,608

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

1,274

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%63

$10K–$15K

9%105

$15K–$20K

4.2%49

$20K–$25K

2.4%28

$25K–$30K

3.2%37

$30K–$35K

4%47

$35K–$40K

2.3%27

$40K–$45K

6.4%75

$45K–$50K

11.7%137

$50K–$60K

4.8%56

$60K–$75K

10.2%120

$75K–$100K

14.4%169

$100K–$125K

14.2%166

$125K–$150K

2.3%27

$150K–$200K

5.7%67

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 Vouchers10 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

220.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,199

Avg. Commutei

16.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,199

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

175(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured