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Hometown

Illinois · 4,343 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Hometown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,343
−3%since 2000
from 4,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,067 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 9,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hometown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,487
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,512 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,378
+27%since 2000
from $19,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(171)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(2,979)
Black2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(1,118)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other1.7%(74)
Diversity Score56.3%(2,445)
Diversity Score
56
+463%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hometown, Illinois?

Hometown, Illinois has about 4,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hometown, Illinois?

The typical household in Hometown, Illinois earns about $51,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hometown, Illinois expensive?

In Hometown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Hometown, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hometown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hometown, Illinois?

About 6.0% of people in Hometown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hometown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hometown, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 426 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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