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Hinckley

Illinois · 2,070 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Hinckley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $216,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,070
+4%since 2000
from 1,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,415 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hinckley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,818
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,531
+38%since 2000
from $23,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,916)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(50)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,917)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(109)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score15.3%(317)
Diversity Score
15
+114%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinckley, Illinois?

Hinckley, Illinois has about 2,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinckley, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinckley, Illinois earns about $66,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinckley, Illinois expensive?

In Hinckley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $216,900, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Hinckley, Illinois?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hinckley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinckley, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in Hinckley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinckley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinckley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 388 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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