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Hanaford

Illinois · 315 residents (2025 est.) · 1.008 sq mi
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Hanaford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 277 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $54,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
332
+504%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
+504%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+29%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
211232253274291990201020202024Hanaford
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,139
−37%since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−15%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(11)
Diversity Score8%(27)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+162%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+46.4 ptssince 2017
from 43.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanaford, Illinois?

Hanaford, Illinois has about 332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanaford, Illinois?

The typical household in Hanaford, Illinois earns about $60,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanaford, Illinois expensive?

In Hanaford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,500.

How educated are people in Hanaford, Illinois?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanaford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanaford, Illinois?

About 12.3% of people in Hanaford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanaford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanaford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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