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Hinsdale

Illinois · 17,349 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Hinsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $489,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 124% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,349
+8%since 1990
from 16,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,753 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3,470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+3%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hinsdale
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,551
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,765
+63%since 1990
from $39,215 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $650 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
17.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+13%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(15,181)
Black0.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(146)
Asian4.4%(699)
Diversity Score14.8%(2,372)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(15,884)
Black0.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(414)
Asian4.5%(775)
Diversity Score18.2%(3,153)
Diversity Score
18
+23%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale, Illinois?

Hinsdale, Illinois has about 17,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinsdale, Illinois earns about $104,551 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 $489,900, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale, Illinois?

About 68.6% 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 3.2% of people in Hinsdale, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinsdale, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinsdale, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,309 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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