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Boulder Hill

Illinois · 8,394 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Boulder Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $170,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,394
+3%since 2000
from 8,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,757 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024Boulder Hill
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,227
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,669
+19%since 2000
from $21,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,597
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(7,048)
Black1.8%(149)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(802)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(2,284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(4,393)
Black4%(338)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(3,251)
Asian0.9%(78)
Other1.8%(151)
Diversity Score69.4%(5,822)
Diversity Score
69
+148%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder Hill, Illinois?

Boulder Hill, Illinois has about 8,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Boulder Hill, Illinois earns about $69,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Boulder Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $170,200, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder Hill, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder Hill, Illinois?

About 5.0% of people in Boulder Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder Hill, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 392 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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