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Hawthorn Woods

Illinois · 7,663 residents · 8.136 sq mi
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Hawthorn Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,625. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $606,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 188% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,663
+28%since 2000
from 6,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Hawthorn Woods
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,720 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,763
+27%since 2000
from $49,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$606,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,592)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(124)
Asian3.1%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(847)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,630)
Black1.4%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(288)
Asian6.6%(509)
Other1.5%(113)
Diversity Score30.2%(2,312)
Diversity Score
30
+114%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has about 7,663 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois earns about $160,625 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 $606,300, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

About 62.9% 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 3,233 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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