Thornwood / Bonnie Valley, IL

Neighborhood

Demographics of Thornwood / Bonnie Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.0%

Households with Children

45.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,334

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.3%
School Age (5-17): 25.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.3%
Working Age (35-54): 31.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 15.0%

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: 4.6%
High School / GED: 11.1%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 55.9%

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: 43.1%
Single Parents: 2.0%
Couples & Adults: 45.3%
Living Alone: 9.6%

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: 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 17.2%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 20.6%
South Asian: 59.0%
Southeast Asian: 20.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.1%
Cuban: 8.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.0%

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: 66.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

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: 81.4%
Spanish: 3.2%
European & Indo-European: 9.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 7.8%
Middle School (5-8): 8.8%
High School (9-12): 9.7%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 66.0%

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

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