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Elverado Community Unit School District 196
Elverado Community Unit School District 196 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 2,538. The median household income is $53,381 and the median age is 44.1.
2,538
Population
24
People / sq mi
$53,381
Median Income
44.1
Median Age
Elverado Community Unit School District 196 covers 104 sq mi of land at 24.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,381
Median Household Income
$26,684
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$88,600
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
78.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.8%
High School+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elverado Community Unit School District 196 serves a community with a population of 2,538 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 is $53,381, with a per capita income of $26,684. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Elverado Community Unit School District 196 is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Elverado Community Unit School District 196, 89.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Elverado Community Unit School District 196 is $88,600, with a median rent of $839. The homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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Data for Elverado Community Unit School District 196 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1713860).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.