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Hume

Illinois · 325 residents · 0.566 sq mi
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Hume has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,100. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
325
−15%since 2000
from 382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+4%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3073584084585091990201020202024Hume
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,848
+79%since 2000
from $14,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−31%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hume, Illinois?

Hume, Illinois has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hume, Illinois?

The typical household in Hume, Illinois earns about $56,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hume, Illinois expensive?

In Hume, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Hume, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hume, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hume, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Hume, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hume, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hume, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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