Hillcrest is a village located in DeKalb County Illinois. Hillcrest has a 2024 population of 1,210. Hillcrest is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,221 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillcrest is $84,121 with a poverty rate of 10.8%. The median age in Hillcrest is 37.2 years: 39.2 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillcrest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,243 | 73.38% |
| Other race | 222 | 13.11% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 10.68% |
| Native American | 37 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 572 | 2.96 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 280 | 3.22 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.33 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 108 | 4.21 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 22 | 5.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
85.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 8.57% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 15.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 29.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 302 | 29.07% |
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 | 624 | 582 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 344 | 259 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 118 | 5 |
| Other Race | 120 | 70 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 18 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,679 | $72,188 | $53,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,321 | $56,250 | $77,917 |
| High School Graduate | $35,469 | $37,031 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,553 | $0 | $36,250 |
| Overall | $41,944 | $50,250 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $34,398 | $50,000 | $33,315 |
$41,944
Average Earnings
$50,250
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.72% of Hillcrest residents speak only English, while 27.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,013 | 99 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 577 | 81 | 14.04% |
| Other | 202 | 19 | 9.41% |
10.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.47%
Male Poverty Rate
6.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest is Hispanic, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest is Other, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.87% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.87% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,087 | $95,074 |
| Households | $73,750 | $84,121 |
| Married Families | $101,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $43,161 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
190
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 14.04% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 17.88% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 36.43% |
| Other Race | 8 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 2 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
64.76%
Born in Hillcrest
87.6%
Native Born
12.4%
Foreign Born
4.84%
Non Citizen
7.56%
Naturalized
87.6% of Hillcrest residents were born in the United States, with 64.76% having been born in Illinois. 4.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,196 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,199 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,202 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 1,204 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,207 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,210 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,213 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,214 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,215 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 1,221 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 1,229 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,234 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,242 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 1,250 | -11 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 1,261 | -12 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 1,273 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,281 | -13 | -1% |
| 2012 | 1,294 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 1,304 | -12 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 1,316 | 0 | 0% |