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Harwood Heights

Illinois · 9,065 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Harwood Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $279,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
9,065
+9%since 2000
from 8,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,988 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 10,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Harwood Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,745
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,171
+47%since 2000
from $22,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(6,483)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,459)
Asian9.5%(861)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,888)
Diversity Score
54
+121%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
46.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

Harwood Heights, Illinois has about 9,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harwood Heights, Illinois earns about $67,745 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 $279,700, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Harwood Heights, Illinois?

About 30.0% 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 10.3% of people in Harwood Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harwood Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harwood Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,385 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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