Hennepin, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hennepin

Neighborhood

Putnam, IL

Florid / Walnut Grove

Hollowayville / DePue

Mount Palatine / Moronts

Providence / Lone Tree Corners

Marquette / Hicks Corners

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Hennepin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

135

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.2%
School Age (5-17): 20.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.9%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.9%
High School / GED: 32.4%
Some College or Associate's: 41.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.0%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 36.8%
Living Alone: 33.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 24.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 87.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 8.4%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 7.3%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 73.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources