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Huntley

Illinois · 29,132 residents (2025 est.) · 14.652 sq mi
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Huntley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,536. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,275 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $334,300. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,005
+389%since 2000
from 5,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,911 / sq mi
+389%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+34%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29,132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
08K15K23K31K1990201020202024Huntley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,536
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,456 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,023
+82%since 2000
from $27,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+25%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,622
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+20%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,293)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(245)
Asian2.1%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(926)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(21,795)
Black4.1%(1,144)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3,105)
Asian5.1%(1,418)
Other1.9%(543)
Diversity Score47.2%(13,212)
Diversity Score
47
+192%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntley, Illinois?

Huntley, Illinois has about 28,005 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntley, Illinois?

The typical household in Huntley, Illinois earns about $88,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntley, Illinois expensive?

In Huntley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $334,300, and the typical rent is about $1,622 a month.

How educated are people in Huntley, Illinois?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Huntley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntley, Illinois?

About 8.6% of people in Huntley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,552 residents, a change of about 1042 percent over that period.

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