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Central School District 51
Central School District 51 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 10,657. The median household income is $119,688 and the median age is 37.9.
10,657
Population
825
People / sq mi
$119,688
Median Income
37.9
Median Age
Central School District 51 covers 13 sq mi of land at 824.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,688
Median Household Income
$50,648
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$266,200
Median Home Value
$1,144
Median Rent
78.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.8%
High School+
50.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Central School District 51 serves a community with a population of 10,657 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Central School District 51 is $119,688, with a per capita income of $50,648. The poverty rate is 2.3%.
Central School District 51 is 94.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 66.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Central School District 51, 97.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Central School District 51 is $266,200, with a median rent of $1,144. The homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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Data for Central School District 51 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1709150).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.