Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hickory Hills, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,526

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.5%10,817

Hispanic/Latino

14.7%2,137

Asian

5.4%786

Two or More

3.1%453

Black

2.3%328

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%316

High School Diploma

24.2%2,339

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%754

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%1,429

Associate's Degree

13.6%1,314

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%1,323

Master's Degree

7.9%759

Professional Degree

1.9%181

Doctorate

1.4%133

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

24.8%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$288,000

Median Renti

$1,145

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%4,005

Renter-Occupied

28.9%1,625

Total Units

5,748

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%171

$50K–$100K

2.2%88

$100K–$150K

4%159

$150K–$200K

10%400

$200K–$300K

34.5%1,380

$300K–$500K

38.6%1,545

$500K–$1M

6.4%255

$1M+

0.2%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

436

$1,000–$1,250

555

$1,250–$1,500

313

$1,500–$2,000

175

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%137

2000–2009

2.7%158

1990–1999

12.6%722

1980–1989

10%574

1970–1979

21.2%1,217

1960–1969

32.8%1,888

1950–1959

10.7%616

1940–1949

5.8%333

1939 or earlier

1.8%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83%4,671

Electricity

12.1%681

No Fuel

2.5%138

Bottled/LP Gas

2%115

Other

0.2%14

Fuel Oil

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,262

Mean Household Incomei

$95,866

Per Capita Incomei

$37,216

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

7,575

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%405

$10K–$15K

1%57

$15K–$20K

3.2%179

$20K–$25K

4.3%241

$25K–$30K

1.9%105

$30K–$35K

3.4%191

$35K–$40K

5.6%318

$40K–$45K

2.6%145

$45K–$50K

6.7%378

$50K–$60K

4.5%255

$60K–$75K

9.3%522

$75K–$100K

11%622

$100K–$125K

11.5%645

$125K–$150K

10.3%582

$150K–$200K

9%509

$200K+

8.5%476

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$539/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes93% occupied$539/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,262/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

69%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

23%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,949

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,115

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

312(2.9% of civilian adults)