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Hanover

Illinois · 824 residents (2025 est.) · 1.122 sq mi
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Hanover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−1%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+11%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6196977758539311990201020202024Hanover
2024829
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,330
+39%since 2000
from $17,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−6%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(806)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(737)
Black2.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(34)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other3.9%(32)
Diversity Score25.7%(213)
Diversity Score
26
+557%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Illinois?

Hanover, Illinois has about 829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Illinois?

The typical household in Hanover, Illinois earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Illinois expensive?

In Hanover, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Illinois?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Illinois?

About 21.8% of people in Hanover, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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