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Hinckley

Illinois · 2,006 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Hinckley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $221,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
2,006
+1%since 2000
from 1,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,341 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hinckley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,278
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,663
+43%since 2000
from $23,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,108
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,734)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(164)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other3.1%(61)
Diversity Score28.9%(579)
Diversity Score
29
+303%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinckley, Illinois?

Hinckley, Illinois has about 2,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinckley, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinckley, Illinois earns about $70,278 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 $221,900, and the typical rent is about $1,108 a month.

How educated are people in Hinckley, Illinois?

About 33.0% 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 8.9% 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 324 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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