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Hinckley, IL


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Hinckley, Illinois

Hinckley, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 18 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 51 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,994.

The People and Families of Hinckley

In Hinckley, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Hinckley people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hinckley had a median family income of $65,726. People in Hinckley generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. In Hinckley, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Hinckley.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hinckley gave more campaign money ($1,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hinckley Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Hinckley. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Hinckley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hinckley People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hinckley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hinckley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hinckley Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hinckley Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hinckley, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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