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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harwood Heights

Illinois · 7,680 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Harwood Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,751. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $123,700. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,680
−7%vs 2000
vs 8,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,309 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 10,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Harwood Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,751
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,288 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,450
−27%vs 2000
vs $22,558 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$123,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $189,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$546
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $706 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
40.5% rent
4.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(7,339)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(484)
Asian4.4%(364)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(2,025)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(7,393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(256)
Asian2.7%(209)
Other1%(78)
Diversity Score16.3%(1,251)
16
−33%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

Harwood Heights, Illinois has about 7,680 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Harwood Heights, Illinois earns about $30,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harwood Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Harwood Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harwood Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

About 3.6% of people in Harwood Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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