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.

Hinsdale, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,175

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.7%12,492

Asian

13.7%2,361

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%1,021

Two or More

4.8%830

Black

1.5%254

Other

1.2%198

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%50

High School Diploma

5.9%647

Some College (<1 yr)

1.8%200

Some College (1+ yr)

5.7%623

Associate's Degree

2.7%298

Bachelor's Degree

36.5%3,989

Master's Degree

25.3%2,764

Professional Degree

14.3%1,560

Doctorate

4.8%520

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

80.8%

Graduate+

44.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,053,700

Median Renti

$1,924

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.9%5,112

Renter-Occupied

10.1%577

Total Units

6,215

Homeownership

89.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$367,874

Per Capita Incomei

$122,593

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

7,700

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%135

$10K–$15K

0.6%34

$15K–$20K

1.2%71

$20K–$25K

1%59

$25K–$30K

0.7%39

$30K–$35K

1.8%104

$35K–$40K

0.8%43

$40K–$45K

0.7%38

$45K–$50K

1%55

$50K–$60K

1.5%84

$60K–$75K

3.3%189

$75K–$100K

7.2%407

$100K–$125K

5.8%329

$125K–$150K

4.1%231

$150K–$200K

9.3%527

$200K+

58.8%3,344

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

$310/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes97% occupied$310/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $250,000+/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $75K/yr

91%

Very low income$75K–$125K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

346(2.9% of civilian adults)