Hickory Hills is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Hickory Hills has a 2024 population of 13,693. Hickory Hills is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -5.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,456 in 2020.
The average household income in Hickory Hills is $98,485 with a poverty rate of 6.2%. The median age in Hickory Hills is 38.1 years: 35.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hickory Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,126 | 75.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,385 | 9.41% |
| Asian | 875 | 5.95% |
| Other race | 683 | 4.64% |
| Black or African American | 516 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,610 | 2.61 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 2,817 | 3.54 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,947 | 1.13 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Female | 462 | 3.18 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 384 | 2.58 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 402 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,430 | 14.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,554 | 15.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 959 | 9.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,587 | 26.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 691 | 7.03% |
| Some College | 2,211 | 22.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,377 | 6,567 | 1,897 |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 1,126 | 294 |
| 2+ Races | 880 | 756 | 237 |
| Other Race | 465 | 320 | 112 |
| Asian | 446 | 446 | 120 |
| Black | 337 | 337 | 134 |
| Native American | 83 | 70 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 39.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,447 | $75,114 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,842 | $94,364 | $59,541 |
| High School Graduate | $47,970 | $60,606 | $42,568 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,088 | $39,044 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,883 | $62,728 | $47,915 |
| Some College | $54,532 | $61,850 | $39,149 |
$54,883
Average Earnings
$62,728
Average Male
$47,915
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.01% of Hickory Hills residents speak only English, while 54.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,697 | 691 | 6.46% |
| Black | 413 | 84 | 20.34% |
| Multiple | 1,385 | 71 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 2,149 | 55 | 2.56% |
| Native | 133 | 30 | 22.56% |
6.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.11%
Male Poverty Rate
6.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickory Hills is Native, with 22.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickory Hills is Hispanic, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.4% |
| High School | 6.8% |
| Some College | 2.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.45% |
| Female Employed | 4.61% |
| Male Employed | 1.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,002 | $116,546 |
| Households | $85,541 | $98,485 |
| Married Families | $111,772 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,774 | $61,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
414
Number of Veterans
363
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 3.92% |
| Black | 71 | 18.54% |
| Native American | 17 | 20.48% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.52%
Born in Hickory Hills
68.05%
Native Born
31.95%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
22.9%
Naturalized
68.05% of Hickory Hills residents were born in the United States, with 60.52% having been born in Illinois. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,740 | -190 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 12,930 | -191 | -1.46% |
| 2027 | 13,121 | -191 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 13,312 | -190 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 13,502 | -191 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 13,693 | -191 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 13,884 | -97 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 13,981 | -219 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 14,200 | -256 | -1.77% |
| 2020 | 14,456 | 759 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 13,697 | -109 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 13,806 | -113 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 13,919 | -115 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 14,034 | -89 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 14,123 | -63 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 14,186 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 14,192 | 39 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 14,153 | 43 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 14,110 | 49 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 14,061 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,926 | 905 | 6.95% |
| 1990 | 13,021 | -757 | -5.49% |
| 1980 | 13,778 | 602 | 4.57% |
| 1970 | 13,176 | 10,469 | 386.74% |
| 1960 | 2,707 | -10,033 | -78.75% |