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Hainesville

Illinois · 3,501 residents (2025 est.) · 1.847 sq mi
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Hainesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,911. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value is $210,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,524
+66%since 2000
from 2,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+34%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,501 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
01K2K3K4K1990201020202024Hainesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,911
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,443
+131%since 2000
from $22,250 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+19%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,751)
Black1.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(198)
Asian5.4%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(771)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(2,011)
Black4.8%(170)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(944)
Asian9%(316)
Other2.4%(83)
Diversity Score74%(2,606)
Diversity Score
74
+104%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
44.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 3.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 72.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hainesville, Illinois?

Hainesville, Illinois has about 3,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hainesville, Illinois?

The typical household in Hainesville, Illinois earns about $129,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hainesville, Illinois expensive?

In Hainesville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $210,500, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Hainesville, Illinois?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hainesville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hainesville, Illinois?

About 16.1% of people in Hainesville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hainesville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hainesville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,389 residents, a change of about 2510 percent over that period.

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