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Hindsboro

Illinois · 313 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Hindsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,031. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−13%since 2000
from 361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,164 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2593073554024501990201020202024Hindsboro
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,004
+21%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(297)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score9%(28)
Diversity Score
9
+48%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hindsboro, Illinois?

Hindsboro, Illinois has about 313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hindsboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Hindsboro, Illinois earns about $37,031 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Hindsboro, Illinois?

About 5.1% 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 13.9% of people in Hindsboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hindsboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hindsboro, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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