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Hodgkins

Illinois · 1,480 residents (2025 est.) · 2.712 sq mi
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Hodgkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,417. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 537 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,597
−25%since 2000
from 2,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hodgkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,417
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,090 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,693
+60%since 2000
from $17,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−4%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−6%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(933)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(643)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino54.1%(864)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(85)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,083)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 49.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 48.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hodgkins, Illinois?

Hodgkins, Illinois has about 1,597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hodgkins, Illinois?

The typical household in Hodgkins, Illinois earns about $62,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hodgkins, Illinois expensive?

In Hodgkins, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Hodgkins, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hodgkins, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hodgkins, Illinois?

About 15.6% of people in Hodgkins, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hodgkins, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hodgkins, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 347 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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