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.

South Beloit, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,946

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.3%6,065

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%910

Two or More

7.8%617

Black

3.2%253

Asian

1.1%90

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.9%495

High School Diploma

26.8%1,482

Some College (<1 yr)

9%496

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%516

Associate's Degree

13.3%735

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%1,008

Master's Degree

9.1%504

Professional Degree

0.3%16

Doctorate

0.8%43

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

28.4%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,000

Median Renti

$972

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69%2,304

Renter-Occupied

31%1,035

Total Units

3,559

Homeownership

69%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%229

$50K–$100K

8.4%193

$100K–$150K

16.6%383

$150K–$200K

28.7%661

$200K–$300K

29.8%687

$300K–$500K

6.6%151

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

200

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

334

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.4%192

2000–2009

25.8%918

1990–1999

21.9%778

1980–1989

6.1%216

1970–1979

8.3%297

1960–1969

9.1%324

1950–1959

6.2%219

1940–1949

3.9%139

1939 or earlier

13.4%476

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.3%2,647

Electricity

20.2%673

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%13

No Fuel

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,616

Mean Household Incomei

$86,474

Per Capita Incomei

$36,716

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

4,669

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%27

$10K–$15K

4.2%140

$15K–$20K

1.9%62

$20K–$25K

4.3%145

$25K–$30K

3.8%128

$30K–$35K

6.9%232

$35K–$40K

2.3%78

$40K–$45K

6.9%229

$45K–$50K

2.7%90

$50K–$60K

7.2%241

$60K–$75K

4.8%161

$75K–$100K

16.5%552

$100K–$125K

15.9%532

$125K–$150K

9.5%317

$150K–$200K

7.2%240

$200K+

4.9%165

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

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing21 homes95% occupied$425/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes78% occupied$348/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,616/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

74.1%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

25.9%

Who Receives This Housing

63.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.9% of subsidized households are minority

69% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.6% 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

3424.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

226

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,368

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,358

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

396(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured

South Beloit, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026