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Hoopeston

Illinois · 5,351 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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Hoopeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,343. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,600. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,351
−10%since 2000
from 5,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,452 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hoopeston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,343
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,947 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,252
+21%since 2000
from $15,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(5,349)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(500)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(1,274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,715)
Black0.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(542)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,364)
Diversity Score
25
+19%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoopeston, Illinois?

Hoopeston, Illinois has about 5,351 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoopeston, Illinois?

The typical household in Hoopeston, Illinois earns about $38,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoopeston, Illinois expensive?

In Hoopeston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Hoopeston, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hoopeston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoopeston, Illinois?

About 23.9% of people in Hoopeston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoopeston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoopeston, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 526 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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