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Sleepy Hollow

Illinois · 3,214 residents · 2.005 sq mi
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Sleepy Hollow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,121. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $315,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 78% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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
3,214
−10%since 2000
from 3,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+28%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Sleepy Hollow
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,121
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,022
+61%since 2000
from $31,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $821 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,252)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(134)
Asian2.2%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(565)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,603)
Black1.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(388)
Asian2.2%(72)
Other8%(258)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,545)
Diversity Score
48
+202%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois?

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois has about 3,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois?

The typical household in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois earns about $122,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sleepy Hollow, Illinois expensive?

In Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, the median home is worth about $315,900, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois?

About 2.3% of people in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sleepy Hollow, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sleepy Hollow, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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