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Hampshire

Illinois · 2,900 residents · 9.622 sq mi
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Hampshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,519. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $157,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,900
+56%since 1990
from 1,858 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+56%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+8%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Hampshire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,519
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,008 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,143
+50%since 1990
from $14,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $498 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,835)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score8%(148)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,802)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(189)
Diversity Score
7
−18%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire, Illinois?

Hampshire, Illinois has about 2,900 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hampshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Hampshire, Illinois earns about $58,519 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire, Illinois?

About 18.8% 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 2.9% 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 1,042 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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