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Hickory Hills

Illinois · 14,049 residents · 2.844 sq mi
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Hickory Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $262,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,049
+1%since 2000
from 13,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,940 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Hickory Hills
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,180
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,779 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,171
+10%since 2000
from $23,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(11,949)
Black1.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,129)
Asian2.1%(288)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(3,693)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(11,241)
Black3.2%(449)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,777)
Asian2.6%(359)
Other1.9%(266)
Diversity Score43.2%(6,072)
Diversity Score
43
+63%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

Hickory Hills, Illinois has about 14,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickory Hills, Illinois earns about $62,180 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 $262,300, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Hills, Illinois?

About 26.6% 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 12.7% 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 1,028 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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