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Hampshire

Illinois · 9,266 residents (2025 est.) · 9.622 sq mi
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Hampshire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,773. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,624 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,524
+194%since 2000
from 2,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
886 / sq mi
+76%since 2009
from 503 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Hampshire
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(570)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(515)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(765)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(609)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(594)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(1,096)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.2%(1,464)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.5%(1,409)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.5%(637)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.2%(617)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.8%(153)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(95)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,773
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,087
+149%since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+63%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,589
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+3%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hampshire on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,802)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(6,361)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,245)
Asian7.1%(604)
Other3.6%(303)
Diversity Score
52
+240%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.4%(1,059)
Colombian1.4%(118)
Salvadoran0.3%(28)
Chilean0.2%(15)
Puerto Rican0.2%(13)
Panamanian0.1%(7)
Ecuadorian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino5.3%(448)
Laotian0.9%(80)
Asian Indian0.6%(55)
Chinese0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German31.3%(2,668)
English8.4%(718)
Irish7.4%(634)
Polish7.2%(614)
Italian6.4%(545)
American4.6%(391)
Swedish3.2%(273)
French2.5%(212)
Norwegian1%(85)
Czech0.9%(78)
Belgian0.7%(57)
Slovak0.6%(47)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.5%(44)
Russian0.4%(34)
Hungarian0.3%(22)
Serbian0.2%(20)
Dutch0.2%(17)
Scottish0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2017
from 98.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(1,163)
Married45.2%(1,616)
Widowed14.6%(523)
Divorced7.6%(273)
Women 15+
Never married38.1%(1,182)
Married48.7%(1,508)
Widowed6.5%(201)
Divorced6.7%(208)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire, Illinois?

Hampshire, Illinois has about 8,524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Hampshire, Illinois earns about $94,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampshire, Illinois expensive?

In Hampshire, Illinois, the median home is worth about $329,800, and the typical rent is about $2,589 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire, Illinois?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hampshire, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampshire, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Hampshire, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampshire, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampshire, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,666 residents, a change of about 359 percent over that period.

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