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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hawthorn Woods

Illinois · 6,002 residents · 8.136 sq mi
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Hawthorn Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,720. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $392,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 185% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,002
+35%since 1990
from 4,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
+12%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Hawthorn Woods
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.4%(443)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.3%(619)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.5%(633)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(443)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.6%(156)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.5%(389)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4421.8%(1,307)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5420%(1,202)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649%(543)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.2%(190)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841%(62)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.2%(15)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,720
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,975 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,346
+85%since 1990
from $26,688 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+367%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 98.4% in 1990
1.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,280)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(32)
Asian2.4%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,592)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(124)
Asian3.1%(185)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
60.2%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.1%(390)
Married80.7%(1,735)
Widowed0.5%(11)
Divorced0.7%(14)
Women 15+
Never married14%(324)
Married79%(1,827)
Widowed2.1%(48)
Divorced4.9%(113)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has about 6,002 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois earns about $132,720 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 $392,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

About 60.2% 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 1.9% 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 1,572 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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