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Hanover Park

Illinois · 37,470 residents · 6.422 sq mi
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Hanover Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $206,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
37,470
−2%since 2000
from 38,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,835 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+18%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K37K39K1990201020202024Hanover Park
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,367
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,358 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,823
+34%since 2000
from $19,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(20,474)
Black5.9%(2,243)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(10,233)
Asian11.8%(4,520)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.1%(29,126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(11,885)
Black6.8%(2,537)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(15,561)
Asian16.9%(6,326)
Other2.7%(1,000)
Diversity Score86.3%(32,340)
Diversity Score
86
+13%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover Park, Illinois?

Hanover Park, Illinois has about 37,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Hanover Park, Illinois earns about $77,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover Park, Illinois expensive?

In Hanover Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $206,400, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover Park, Illinois?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover Park, Illinois?

About 12.8% of people in Hanover Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,589 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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