NEIGHBORHOOD
Hermosa
Illinois · Chicago · 19,959 residents · 1.00 sq mi
The short version
Hermosa is a neighborhood of 19,959 people in Chicago. 45% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 33%. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 20,059 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Hermosa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,959
Population density
20,059 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,440
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,099
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
Information11.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$324,573
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,251
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.2%
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.07 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(1,366)
Black6.6%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(16,825)
Asian1.3%(268)
Other0.9%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(1,366)
Black6.6%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(16,825)
Asian1.3%(268)
Other0.9%(174)
Diversity Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
33.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois?
Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois has about 19,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois earns about $63,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $324,573, and the typical rent is about $1,251 a month.
How educated are people in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois?
About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois?
About 15.3% of people in Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024