Scales Mound Historic District / Council Hill Station, IL

Neighborhood

Demographics of Scales Mound Historic District / Council Hill Station

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.7%

Households with Children

23.2%

School Enrollment K-12

196

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 8.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.7%
High School / GED: 34.0%
Some College or Associate's: 37.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.0%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 43.0%
Living Alone: 33.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 57.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 42.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 0.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 1.3%
Not Enrolled: 83.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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