Hillside village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hillside village is a small city located in Illinois. The total population is 8,133. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hillside village is 42.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hillside village is $70,772. This is 13% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $233,800. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hillside village is Black or African American, making up 45.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.1%) is well below the state average of 58.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.1% vs 13.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.3% vs 18.5%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hillside village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.