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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hickory Hills

Illinois · 13,926 residents · 2.844 sq mi
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Hickory Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,779. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $158,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% 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

13,926
+7%since 1990
from 13,021 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,897 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 4,578 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+11%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Hickory Hills
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,779
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,872 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,747
+43%since 1990
from $16,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$646
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $507 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.9
+7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(12,681)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(506)
Asian0.9%(112)
Diversity Score14.9%(1,946)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(11,949)
Black1.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,129)
Asian2.1%(288)
Diversity Score26.5%(3,693)
27
+77%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

Hickory Hills, Illinois has about 13,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Hickory Hills, Illinois earns about $54,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Hickory Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

About 5.5% of people in Hickory Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 905 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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