Hinsdale, IL Demographics
A map of Hinsdale's Population by Race
Hinsdale, Illinois has an estimated population of 17,175, a slight decrease from the 17,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 13.7% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hinsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hinsdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hinsdale, that probability was 40.2% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hinsdale is ranked the 147th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hinsdale was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Hinsdale's White Population
12,492 residents of Hinsdale, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hinsdale is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Hinsdale ranks 1177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Hinsdale's population has decreased from 76.0% to 72.7%.
Hinsdale is more White than neighboring Willowbrook (64.9% White), and Oak Brook (59.3% White). Hinsdale is less White than neighboring Western Springs (88.1% White), Clarendon Hills (78.8% White), and Indian Head Park (83.2% White).
Hinsdale's Black Population
254 residents of Hinsdale, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hinsdale is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Hinsdale ranks 420th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of Hinsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.
Hinsdale is more Black than neighboring Western Springs (0.3% Black), Clarendon Hills (0.4% Black), and Oak Brook (0.3% Black). Hinsdale is less Black than neighboring Willowbrook (3.7% Black), and Indian Head Park (2.4% Black).
Hinsdale's Asian Population
2,361 residents of Hinsdale, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hinsdale is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Hinsdale ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Hinsdale's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.7%.
Hinsdale is more Asian than neighboring Western Springs (2.1% Asian), Clarendon Hills (9.8% Asian), and Indian Head Park (0.8% Asian). Hinsdale is less Asian than neighboring Willowbrook (18.9% Asian), and Oak Brook (32.7% Asian).
Hinsdale's Hispanic Population
1,021 residents of Hinsdale, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hinsdale is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hinsdale ranks 460th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hinsdale's population has increased from 5.4% to 5.9%.
Hinsdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Western Springs (5.7% Hispanic), and Oak Brook (5.7% Hispanic). Hinsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarendon Hills (6.7% Hispanic), Willowbrook (9.7% Hispanic), and Indian Head Park (12.6% Hispanic).
Hinsdale's Native American/Other Population
217 residents of Hinsdale, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hinsdale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hinsdale ranks 681st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 197.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hinsdale's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.
Hinsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Western Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), Clarendon Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Indian Head Park (0.5% Native American/Other), and Oak Brook (0.3% Native American/Other). Hinsdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Willowbrook (1.4% Native American/Other).
Hinsdale's Multiracial Population
830 residents of Hinsdale, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hinsdale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hinsdale ranks 513th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hinsdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hinsdale's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.8%.
Hinsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Western Springs (3.6% Multiracial), Clarendon Hills (3.8% Multiracial), Willowbrook (1.4% Multiracial), Indian Head Park (0.6% Multiracial), and Oak Brook (1.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.