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Hindsboro

Illinois · 275 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Hindsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−24%since 2000
from 361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,022 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2593073554024501990201020202024Hindsboro
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,193
+94%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−28%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(41)
Diversity Score
15
+144%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+131%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hindsboro, Illinois?

Hindsboro, Illinois has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hindsboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Hindsboro, Illinois earns about $58,750 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Hindsboro, Illinois?

About 8.2% 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 4.5% 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 66 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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