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Hoffman Estates

Illinois · 52,530 residents · 20.613 sq mi
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Hoffman Estates is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $286,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
52,530
+6%since 2000
from 49,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,548 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+17%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K48K50K53K55K1990201020202024Hoffman Estates
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,423
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,937 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,016
+50%since 2000
from $26,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$286,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,417
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(33,789)
Black4.3%(2,141)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(5,198)
Asian15%(7,429)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(29,633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(26,014)
Black4.7%(2,472)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(8,478)
Asian26.1%(13,733)
Other2.8%(1,465)
Diversity Score81.6%(42,846)
Diversity Score
82
+36%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?

Hoffman Estates, Illinois has about 52,530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?

The typical household in Hoffman Estates, Illinois earns about $92,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois expensive?

In Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the median home is worth about $286,600, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hoffman Estates, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Hoffman Estates, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoffman Estates, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoffman Estates, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,969 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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