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Hawthorn Woods

Illinois · 9,679 residents (2025 est.) · 8.136 sq mi
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#6Lowest poverty rateof 6,8230.6%#47Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.2%#110Highest median household incomeof 6,818$219,631#183Most educatedof 6,82675.7%
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Hawthorn Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $219,631. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $619,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,143
+52%since 2000
from 6,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
+16%since 2009
from 970 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,679 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Hawthorn Woods
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(441)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.5%(963)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(719)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(797)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(279)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(557)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.5%(1,510)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(1,268)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.4%(1,503)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(886)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.9%(178)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$219,631
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,720 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,506
+77%since 2000
from $49,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−8%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$619,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−25%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hawthorn Woods on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,592)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(124)
Asian3.1%(185)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(6,991)
Black1.2%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(213)
Asian16%(1,459)
Other4.1%(374)
Diversity Score
48
+78%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine1%(91)
Puerto Rican0.3%(32)
Mexican0.3%(24)
Spaniard0.2%(17)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian14%(1,279)
Pakistani0.7%(66)
Chinese0.4%(37)
Uzbek0.4%(36)
Filipino0.2%(22)
Korean0.2%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German20%(1,831)
Irish13.8%(1,266)
Polish9.7%(891)
Italian9.1%(830)
English7.9%(725)
Swedish6.3%(576)
American2.7%(250)
Scottish2.3%(207)
Norwegian2.2%(199)
French2%(184)
Armenian1.6%(149)
Finnish1.4%(126)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(81)
Russian0.9%(78)
Czech0.8%(74)
Brazilian0.8%(72)
Portuguese0.8%(72)
Hungarian0.7%(68)
Welsh0.7%(67)
Ukrainian0.7%(64)
Austrian0.7%(63)
Dutch0.6%(58)
Slovene0.5%(45)
Croatian0.3%(32)
Lithuanian0.3%(32)
Romanian0.3%(26)
Belgian0.2%(19)
British0.2%(17)
Swiss0.2%(17)
Slovak0.2%(14)
Latvian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2017
from 95.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21%(732)
Married75.4%(2,622)
Widowed0.8%(29)
Divorced2.7%(95)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(677)
Married73.1%(2,588)
Widowed2.7%(95)
Divorced5.1%(182)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has about 9,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

The typical household in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois earns about $219,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawthorn Woods, Illinois expensive?

In Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, the median home is worth about $619,100.

How educated are people in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

About 75.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

About 0.6% of people in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawthorn Woods, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,713 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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