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Elementary School District 159
Elementary School District 159 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 20,359. The median household income is $92,403 and the median age is 47.2.
20,359
Population
1176
People / sq mi
$92,403
Median Income
47.2
Median Age
Elementary School District 159 covers 17 sq mi of land at 1176.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$92,403
Median Household Income
$48,235
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$244,700
Median Home Value
$2,119
Median Rent
84.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.1%
High School+
40.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary School District 159 serves a community with a population of 20,359 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Elementary School District 159 is $92,403, with a per capita income of $48,235. The poverty rate is 5.5%.
Elementary School District 159 is 18.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 14.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Elementary School District 159, 94.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Elementary School District 159 is $244,700, with a median rent of $2,119. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.
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Data for Elementary School District 159 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1736300).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.