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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hinsdale

Illinois · 16,040 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Hinsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,518. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $284,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,040
−8%vs 2000
vs 17,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,470 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hinsdale
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,518
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,551 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$39,215
−39%vs 2000
vs $63,765 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$284,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $489,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $885 in 2000
US average: $450
82.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
4.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(15,884)
Black0.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(414)
Asian4.5%(775)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(3,153)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(15,181)
Black0.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(146)
Asian4.4%(699)
Other0.2%(36)
Diversity Score14.8%(2,372)
15
−19%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
25.4%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale, Illinois?

Hinsdale, Illinois has about 16,040 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinsdale, Illinois earns about $68,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinsdale, Illinois expensive?

In Hinsdale, Illinois, the median home is worth about $284,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale, Illinois?

About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hinsdale, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinsdale, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Hinsdale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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