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Hennepin

Illinois · 769 residents · 5.307 sq mi
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Hennepin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $141,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
769
+9%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+5%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6347288229161K1990201020202024Hennepin
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,827 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,716
+41%since 2000
from $23,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(664)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(27)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(699)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(41)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.8%(14)
Diversity Score19.1%(147)
Diversity Score
19
+40%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hennepin, Illinois?

Hennepin, Illinois has about 769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hennepin, Illinois?

The typical household in Hennepin, Illinois earns about $64,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hennepin, Illinois expensive?

In Hennepin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $141,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Hennepin, Illinois?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hennepin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hennepin, Illinois?

About 9.4% of people in Hennepin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hennepin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hennepin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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