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Hamel

Illinois · 929 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Hamel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
+63%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4656488301K1K1990201020202024Hamel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,435
+60%since 2000
from $19,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
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
$170,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(857)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score9.1%(85)
Diversity Score
9
+583%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamel, Illinois?

Hamel, Illinois has about 929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hamel, Illinois?

The typical household in Hamel, Illinois earns about $68,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamel, Illinois expensive?

In Hamel, Illinois, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Hamel, Illinois?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hamel, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamel, Illinois?

About 1.7% of people in Hamel, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamel, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamel, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 403 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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