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.

Creal Springs, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

324

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%297

Hispanic/Latino

4%13

Two or More

2.8%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%4

Black

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%8

High School Diploma

25.8%61

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%13

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%36

Associate's Degree

20.3%48

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%25

Master's Degree

7.2%17

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,800

Median Renti

$754

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.3%122

Renter-Occupied

23.8%38

Total Units

215

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

25.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.1%38

$50K–$100K

45.1%55

$100K–$150K

8.2%10

$150K–$200K

3.3%4

$200K–$300K

5.7%7

$300K–$500K

6.6%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%2

2010–2019

3.7%8

2000–2009

7%15

1990–1999

5.1%11

1980–1989

5.6%12

1970–1979

11.6%25

1960–1969

0.9%2

1950–1959

23.3%50

1940–1949

4.2%9

1939 or earlier

37.7%81

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.7%102

Electricity

35%56

Wood

1.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,125

Mean Household Incomei

$60,928

Per Capita Incomei

$29,383

Poverty Ratei

21.3%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

161

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%4

$10K–$15K

9.4%15

$15K–$20K

8.8%14

$20K–$25K

7.5%12

$25K–$30K

5%8

$30K–$35K

1.2%2

$35K–$40K

5.6%9

$40K–$45K

8.8%14

$50K–$60K

11.2%18

$60K–$75K

5.6%9

$75K–$100K

9.4%15

$100K–$125K

12.5%20

$125K–$150K

12.5%20

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

$239/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes100% occupied$239/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

79%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

147

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

150

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured