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Hawthorn Woods

Illinois · 9,062 residents · 8.136 sq mi
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Hawthorn Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $581,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 202% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% 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
9,062
+51%since 2000
from 6,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Hawthorn Woods
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,631
+41%since 2000
from $49,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$581,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
3.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(6,795)
Black1.3%(121)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(448)
Asian14.9%(1,349)
Other1.2%(108)
Diversity Score47.5%(4,308)
Diversity Score
48
+237%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has about 9,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois earns about $206,875 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 $581,600.

How educated are people in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois?

About 75.3% 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 1.5% 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 4,632 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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