Hometown is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Hometown has a 2024 population of 4,074. Hometown is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Hometown is $67,485 with a poverty rate of 8.18%. The median age in Hometown is 40.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hometown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,966 | 69.89% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 16.45% |
| Other race | 505 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,916 | 2.21 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 976 | 1.19 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 645 | 3.39 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 178 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 117 | 3.68 | 47 | 53 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 4.26% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 6.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 37.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 3.81% |
| Some College | 743 | 24.01% |
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 | 2,281 | 2,202 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 630 | 459 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 178 | 41 |
| Other Race | 279 | 279 | 62 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,634 | $47,988 | $60,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,025 | $48,618 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $45,547 | $58,177 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,629 | $52,770 | $28,561 |
| Overall | $44,004 | $47,917 | $40,550 |
| Some College | $37,250 | $37,133 | $37,955 |
$44,004
Average Earnings
$47,917
Average Male
$40,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.15% of Hometown residents speak only English, while 21.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,654 | 338 | 12.74% |
| Multiple | 698 | 8 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,370 | 8 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 44 | 1 | 2.27% |
8.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.83%
Male Poverty Rate
10.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hometown is White, with 12.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hometown is Hispanic, with 0.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| High School | 11.8% |
| Some College | 7.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.9% |
| Female Employed | 7.43% |
| Male Employed | 1.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,154 | $86,754 |
| Households | $59,265 | $67,485 |
| Married Families | $79,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,949 | $46,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
219
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 6.8% |
| Other Race | 37 | 12.25% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
83.58%
Born in Hometown
89.8%
Native Born
10.2%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
89.8% of Hometown residents were born in the United States, with 83.58% having been born in Illinois. 6.01% 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 | 3,754 | -64 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 3,818 | -64 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 3,882 | -64 | -1.62% |
| 2026 | 3,946 | -64 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 4,010 | -64 | -1.57% |
| 2024 | 4,074 | -64 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 4,138 | -34 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 4,172 | -75 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 4,247 | -83 | -1.92% |
| 2020 | 4,330 | 157 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 4,173 | -41 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 4,214 | -50 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 4,264 | -44 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 4,308 | -33 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 4,341 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 4,368 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 4,377 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 4,372 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 4,364 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 4,351 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,467 | -302 | -6.33% |
| 1990 | 4,769 | -555 | -10.42% |
| 1980 | 5,324 | -1,405 | -20.88% |
| 1970 | 6,729 | -750 | -10.03% |
| 1960 | 7,479 | 3,725 | 99.23% |