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Hainesville

Illinois · 3,546 residents · 1.847 sq mi
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Hainesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,396. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value is $170,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,546
+67%since 2000
from 2,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,920 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+27%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01K2K3K4K1990201020202024Hainesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,396
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,544
+114%since 2000
from $22,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(1,976)
Black5.4%(193)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(858)
Asian10.3%(364)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score73.8%(2,618)
Diversity Score
74
+104%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hainesville, Illinois?

Hainesville, Illinois has about 3,546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hainesville, Illinois?

The typical household in Hainesville, Illinois earns about $92,396 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 $170,500, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Hainesville, Illinois?

About 43.0% 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 1.5% 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 3,411 residents, a change of about 2527 percent over that period.

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