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Hoopeston, IL


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Hoopeston, Illinois

Hoopeston, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 38 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,965 people in the city.

The People and Families of Hoopeston

In Hoopeston, about 52% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Hoopeston than in most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoopeston had a median family income of $39,368.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Hoopeston. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Hoopeston Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Hoopeston is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Hoopeston.

Commuting

In Hoopeston, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hoopeston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hoopeston, IL

Comparing Hoopeston 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
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built22

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