Village · Illinois
Hinckley, Illinois
Hinckley, village, in DeKalb County, Illinois. Hinckley had 1,996 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,006 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,331 (±133). GEOID 1735268.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,996
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,006 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,331 ±133
Median household income
$86,823
±$13,213 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$291,700
±$18,145 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,355
±$242 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Hinckley and what county is it in?
Hinckley is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 2,338 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hinckley is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hinckley lies entirely within Squaw Grove Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hinckley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,996 people lived in Hinckley on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,006 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,331 (±133).
| Measure | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,331 ±133 | 100,703 | +194 |
| Households | 867 ±84 | 39,550 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.23 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 880 ±86 | 41,678 | no clear change |
Hinckley's population since 2000
From 1,994 in 2000 to 1,996 in 2025: up 0.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hinckley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hinckley?
The median resident of Hinckley is 33.9 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.9%.
| Measure | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±3.7 | 32.7 | −5.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±4.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% ±2.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±5.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±5.6 pts | 14.5% | +6.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.8% ±6.0 pts | 71.0% | −10.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±4.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±3.0 pts | 5.1% | +3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1% ±6.0 pts | 33.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±5.1 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hinckley earn?
Half of Hinckley's 867 households earn less than $86,823 a year (±$13,213), against $70,724 in DeKalb County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $91,031 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,823 ±$13,213 | $70,724 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,741 ±$10,869 | $90,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,005 ±$3,900 | $36,298 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±4.0 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0% ±8.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±5.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±2.6 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hinckley?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Hinckley's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $291,700 by its owner (±$18,145). The median renter pays $1,355 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,700 ±$18,145 | $243,600 | +$34,854 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355 ±$242 | $1,049 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0% ±22.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,110 ±$206 | $1,866 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±8.5 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±8.5 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 880 ±86 | 41,678 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±5.2 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.6% ±8.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±5.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hinckley building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hinckley in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hinckley work and get to work?
77.1% of Hinckley's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.0% ±5.4 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% ±9.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±6.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±4.2 pts | 9.3% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±2.9 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hinckley?
No census tract lies mostly in Hinckley; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 17DeKalb County | 3,560 | $105,057 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hinckley) · Census block assignment files
How does Hinckley compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hinckley is the 7,688th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 475th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Hinckley ranks 519th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 475th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 324th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 223rd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 519th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 612th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 267th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 275th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 570th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 419th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,295th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 860th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 587th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 273rd | 1,382 |
Hinckley's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Hinckley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hinckley?
17 of the 57 figures for Hinckley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hinckley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hinckley.