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Hindsboro

Illinois · 273 residents (2025 est.) · 0.269 sq mi
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Hindsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+2%since 2000
from 361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:273 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2593073554024501990201020202024Hindsboro
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,604 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,639
+119%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+2%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(15)
Diversity Score31.9%(117)
Diversity Score
32
+424%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+120%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hindsboro, Illinois?

Hindsboro, Illinois has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hindsboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Hindsboro, Illinois earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hindsboro, Illinois expensive?

In Hindsboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Hindsboro, Illinois?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hindsboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hindsboro, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Hindsboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hindsboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hindsboro, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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