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Hampshire

Illinois · 7,667 residents · 9.622 sq mi
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Hampshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,635. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,767 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $255,800. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,667
+164%since 2000
from 2,900 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
+164%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+2%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Hampshire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,635
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,519 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,998
+126%since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,527
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,802)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,832)
Black2.3%(177)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,213)
Asian2.2%(169)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.7%(3,348)
Diversity Score
44
+569%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampshire, Illinois?

Hampshire, Illinois has about 7,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Hampshire, Illinois earns about $99,635 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 $255,800, and the typical rent is about $1,527 a month.

How educated are people in Hampshire, Illinois?

About 32.8% 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 7.2% 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 5,809 residents, a change of about 313 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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