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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hillside

Illinois · 7,672 residents · 3.168 sq mi
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Hillside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,679. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $94,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,672
−6%vs 2000
vs 8,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,422 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Hillside
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,679
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,776 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,884
−22%vs 2000
vs $21,638 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$561
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $735 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
2.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(3,533)
Black36.5%(2,975)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,068)
Asian5.1%(418)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.7%(6,581)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(6,620)
Black6.3%(482)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(287)
Asian4.9%(374)
Other2.6%(196)
Diversity Score37.5%(2,881)
38
−53%vs 2000
vs 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillside, Illinois?

Hillside, Illinois has about 7,672 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillside, Illinois?

The typical household in Hillside, Illinois earns about $38,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillside, Illinois expensive?

In Hillside, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Hillside, Illinois?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hillside, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillside, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Hillside, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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