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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vernon Hills

Illinois · 15,351 residents · 7.737 sq mi
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Vernon Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,873. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 4,769 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $141,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,351
−24%vs 2000
vs 20,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,984 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 2,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K18K21K25K28K1990201020202024Vernon Hills
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,873
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,297 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,625
−36%vs 2000
vs $32,246 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $196,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$713
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $866 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
31.3% rent
2.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(15,691)
Black1.7%(336)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,446)
Asian11.6%(2,337)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(8,880)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(13,943)
Black1.6%(249)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(577)
Asian6.2%(951)
Other1.4%(208)
Diversity Score28.6%(4,383)
29
−35%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

Vernon Hills, Illinois has about 15,351 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Vernon Hills, Illinois earns about $48,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Vernon Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Vernon Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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