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Hinsdale

Illinois · 17,395 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Hinsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $882,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 202% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,395
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,763 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hinsdale
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,701
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,061
+66%since 2000
from $63,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$882,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,816
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(13,226)
Black1.6%(282)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(948)
Asian12.4%(2,161)
Other3.5%(610)
Diversity Score48.8%(8,486)
Diversity Score
49
+168%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale, Illinois?

Hinsdale, Illinois has about 17,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale, Illinois?

The typical household in Hinsdale, Illinois earns about $206,701 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 $882,700, and the typical rent is about $1,816 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale, Illinois?

About 81.4% 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 1.9% 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 1,355 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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