Hometown Flag

Hometown

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.479
State:
Illinois

Hometown is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. Hometown has a 2026 population of 4,125. Hometown is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,329 in 2020.

The median household income in Hometown is $61,101 with a poverty rate of 6.93%. The median age in Hometown is 41.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.

4.1K
Total Population
8,614
Density (mi²)
-34 -0.82%
Growth

Hometown Population

Hometown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,125-34-0.82%
20254,159-34-0.81%
20244,193230.55%
20234,170-16-0.38%
20224,186-61-1.44%
20214,247-100-2.3%
20204,3291563.74%
20194,173-41-0.97%
20184,214-50-1.17%
20174,264-44-1.02%
20164,308-33-0.76%
20154,341-27-0.62%
20144,368-9-0.21%
20134,37750.11%
20124,37280.18%
20114,364130.3%
20104,35120.05%
20004,467-302-6.33%
19904,769-555-10.42%
19805,324-1,405-20.88%
19706,729-750-10.03%
19607,47900%

Median Age

Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 39.6 years

Hometown Adults

There are 3,347 adults, (667 of whom are seniors) in Hometown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,215 (52.6%)
Male: 2,000 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hometown includes 62.61% White, 19.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,63962.61%
Other race81019.22%
Two or more races73817.51%
Black or African American270.64%
Asian10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race77618.41%
Two or more races68016.13%
White1032.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,53660.17%
Two or more races581.38%
Other race340.81%
Black or African American270.64%
Asian10.02%

Hometown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hometown 's average per capita income is $43,802. Household income levels show a median of $61,101. The poverty rate stands at 6.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,762-
Families$83,636$94,595
Households$61,101$77,165
Non Families$37,240$47,373

$43,802

Average Income

$61,101

Median Household Income

6.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)