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Hodgkins

Illinois · 1,500 residents · 2.712 sq mi
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Hodgkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 634 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,500
−30%since 2000
from 2,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+29%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hodgkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,597
+37%since 2000
from $17,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−22%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(753)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(662)
Asian1.4%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.4%(982)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hodgkins, Illinois?

Hodgkins, Illinois has about 1,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hodgkins, Illinois?

The typical household in Hodgkins, Illinois earns about $54,792 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 $33,100, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Hodgkins, Illinois?

About 10.2% 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 14.6% 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 444 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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