Holiday Hills, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Holiday Hills, Illinois had a total population of 634, the 852nd largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $74,083, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.0%.
Holiday Hills Quick Facts
How Holiday Hills Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 662 | 634 | -4.2% |
| Median household income | $78,500 | $74,083 | -5.6% |
| Median home value | $195,600 | $220,600 | +12.8% |
How Holiday Hills Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Holiday Hills Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in McHenry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 40,579 | $108,418 | 6.8% | $311,400 |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,800 | $117,151 | 4.1% | $321,900 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | 4.7% | $266,500 |
| Woodstock | 26,147 | $82,758 | 6.0% | $245,700 |
| Cary | 17,923 | $113,026 | 4.8% | $309,800 |
| Harvard | 9,598 | $67,617 | 11.8% | $175,400 |
| Marengo | 7,040 | $73,523 | 15.7% | $229,900 |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | 12.1% | $328,300 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | 1.4% | $398,400 |
| Lakewood | 4,707 | $173,625 | 3.5% | $552,600 |
Cities Similar to Holiday Hills
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn | 632 | $72,500 | $132,700 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Watson | 620 | $74,167 | $100,000 | 14.1% | 14.8% |
| Franklin | 650 | $75,714 | $116,400 | 20.9% | 6.2% |
| Alhambra | 658 | $73,750 | $154,300 | 19.1% | 14.7% |
| Hammond | 617 | $77,019 | $102,500 | 23.7% | 5.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 634, Holiday Hills's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Holiday Hills is a small community located in Illinois, within McHenry County. The total population is 634. It ranks as the 852nd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Holiday Hills is 51.8 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Holiday Hills is $74,083. This is 11% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $220,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Holiday Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.
Education
16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Holiday Hills, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Holiday Hills, Illinois?
Holiday Hills, Illinois has a population of 634 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Holiday Hills, IL?
The median household income in Holiday Hills is $74,083, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Holiday Hills, IL?
The poverty rate in Holiday Hills is 10.8%. This means approximately 68 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Holiday Hills, Illinois?
Holiday Hills's population is 82.7% White, 0.0% Black, 9.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Holiday Hills, IL?
The median home value in Holiday Hills is $220,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
How educated is Holiday Hills, Illinois?
16.5% of adults (25+) in Holiday Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.