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Hickory Hills, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hickory Hills, Illinois is 14,718 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 167th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $85,541, the median home value is $278,400, and the median age is 38.1.

The population has grown 0.4% since 2010 (14,061 → 14,118).

14,718

Population

5175

People / sq mi

$85,541

Median Income

$278,400

Median Home Value

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Hickory Hills covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 5175 people per square mile.

About Hickory Hills, IL

Hickory Hills is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.5% of the population. With 14,718 residents, Hickory Hills is a city in Illinois.

The typical household here earns about $85,541, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.3%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $278,400, with typical rent around $1,112.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Hickory Hills city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hickory Hills city had a population of 14,061 in 2010 and 14,118 in 2024, a 0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,456 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.04%.

2020 · 14K20102024
Hickory Hills city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,118

Population (2024)

14,061

Population (2010)

14,456

Peak (2020)

0.04%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,061
201114,110
201214,153
201314,193
201414,188
201514,126
201614,036
201713,922
201813,809
201913,710
202014,456
202114,204
202214,035
202313,999
202414,118

Race & Ethnicity

White75.6%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$85,541

Median Household Income

$37,672

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$278,400

Median Home Value

$1,112

Median Rent

71.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.9%

High School+

25.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.6%

Drive Alone

75.5%

Public Transit

7.2%

Work From Home

30.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

5.5%

Foreign Born

45.0%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

8.4%

With Disability

90.4%

Health Insurance

93.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.3%
Retail Trade13.7%
Manufacturing10.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.6%
Information6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.2%
Construction3.6%
Public Administration2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hickory Hills, Illinois has a population of 14,718 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 167th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Hickory Hills, Illinois is $85,541, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hickory Hills, Illinois is $278,400, with median monthly rent at $1,112 and a homeownership rate of 71.7%.

The median age in Hickory Hills, Illinois is 38.1 years. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

The population has grown 0.4% since 2010 (14,061 → 14,118).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.