Hoopeston is a city located in Vermilion County Illinois. Hoopeston has a 2024 population of 4,674. Hoopeston is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Hoopeston is $62,828 with a poverty rate of 15.3%. The median age in Hoopeston is 44.5 years: 44.7 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hoopeston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,645 | 92.18% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 121 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,234 | 2.23 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 1,116 | 3 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 992 | 1.25 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 84 | 3.39 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Female | 42 | 2.79 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 12.78% |
| Associates Degree | 590 | 15.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 240 | 6.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 1.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,583 | 42.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 744 | 19.86% |
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 | 3,409 | 2,950 | 265 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 145 | 43 |
| Other Race | 121 | 58 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 8 |
| Black | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 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 other race people with a rate of 28.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,052 | $0 | $62,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,514 | $27,083 | $30,076 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,247 | $53,842 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,478 | $52,930 | $29,700 |
| Some College | $48,148 | $75,837 | $30,000 |
$40,478
Average Earnings
$52,930
Average Male
$29,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.11% of Hoopeston residents speak only English, while 4.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,586 | 750 | 16.35% |
| Multiple | 157 | 14 | 8.92% |
15.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
20.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hoopeston is White, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hoopeston is Multiple, with 8.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.59% |
| High School | 10.33% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.93% |
| Male Employed | 8.31% |
| Female Employed | 7.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,705 | $78,065 |
| Households | $55,180 | $62,828 |
| Married Families | $76,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,176 | $42,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
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
346
Number of Veterans
305
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 5.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
79.32%
Born in Hoopeston
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
98.81% of Hoopeston residents were born in the United States, with 79.32% having been born in Illinois. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,393 | -56 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 4,449 | -56 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 4,505 | -57 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 4,562 | -56 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 4,618 | -56 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 4,674 | -57 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 4,731 | -33 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 4,764 | -77 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 4,841 | -59 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 4,900 | -101 | -2.02% |
| 2019 | 5,001 | -77 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 5,078 | -26 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 5,104 | -55 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 5,159 | -51 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 5,210 | -44 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 5,254 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 5,269 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 5,295 | -42 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 5,337 | -16 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,353 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,965 | 94 | 1.6% |
| 1990 | 5,871 | -540 | -8.42% |
| 1980 | 6,411 | -50 | -0.77% |
| 1970 | 6,461 | -145 | -2.19% |
| 1960 | 6,606 | 614 | 10.25% |
| 1950 | 5,992 | 611 | 11.35% |
| 1940 | 5,381 | -232 | -4.13% |
| 1930 | 5,613 | 162 | 2.97% |
| 1920 | 5,451 | 753 | 16.03% |
| 1910 | 4,698 | 875 | 22.89% |
| 1900 | 3,823 | -570 | -12.98% |