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Orland Hills

Illinois · 6,893 residents · 1.145 sq mi
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Orland Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $226,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
6,893
+2%since 2000
from 6,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,020 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+25%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Orland Hills
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,337
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,884 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,688
+67%since 2000
from $21,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(5,649)
Black5.1%(345)
Hispanic / Latino6%(409)
Asian3.3%(224)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(2,252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(4,897)
Black8.8%(604)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(854)
Asian4.9%(336)
Other0.8%(53)
Diversity Score55.8%(3,844)
Diversity Score
56
+68%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orland Hills, Illinois?

Orland Hills, Illinois has about 6,893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orland Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Orland Hills, Illinois earns about $82,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orland Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Orland Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $226,400, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Orland Hills, Illinois?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Orland Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orland Hills, Illinois?

About 12.4% of people in Orland Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orland Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Orland Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,383 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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