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Germantown Hills

Illinois · 3,412 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Germantown Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,057. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $232,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,412
+62%since 2000
from 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,999 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+14%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9782K2K3K4K1990201020202024Germantown Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,057
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,738
+64%since 2000
from $27,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,054)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,130)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(83)
Asian1.8%(62)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.8%(435)
Diversity Score
13
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

Germantown Hills, Illinois has about 3,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Germantown Hills, Illinois earns about $120,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Germantown Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $232,600, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown Hills, Illinois?

About 1.1% of people in Germantown Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Germantown Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Germantown Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,205 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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