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Hinsdale

Illinois · 16,816 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Hinsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,083. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $829,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 200% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,816
−3%since 2000
from 17,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,637 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hinsdale
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,083
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,551 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,909
+25%since 2000
from $63,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$829,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(14,663)
Black1.3%(212)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(592)
Asian6.4%(1,075)
Other1.2%(204)
Diversity Score28.5%(4,785)
Diversity Score
28
+57%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale, Illinois?

Hinsdale, Illinois has about 16,816 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinsdale, Illinois earns about $167,083 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 $829,400, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale, Illinois?

About 75.2% 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 1.5% 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 776 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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