Hampshire, IL

Hampshire, Illinois

Hampshire, Illinois, in Kane county, is 13 miles W of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 48 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 2,900 people lived in Hampshire.

The People and Families of Hampshire

In Hampshire, about 66% of adults are married. Hampshire is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in village is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Hampshire without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampshire had a median family income of $65,069. Many people in Hampshire make a good living. The bulk of the population of the village is doing well, with money to spend. Hampshire doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Hampshire residents donated more money ($651) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Hampshire Housing

An estimated 82% of living spaces in Hampshire are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Hampshire as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Hampshire, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Hampshire strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Hampshire, IL

Comparing Hampshire to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Hampshire Almanac

Hampshire Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hampshire Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hampshire Public Libraries

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Hampshire High Schools (2004)

HAMPSHIRE HIGH SCHOOL
560 S STATE ST
847-683-2522
Serves 492 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Hampshire Colleges

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