Germantown Hills, Woodford County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Germantown Hills, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Germantown Hills, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Germantown Hills, Illinois. The estimated population of Germantown Hills, Illinois is 3,406 people, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look at the total population in Germantown Hills over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,406
-0.44% -2.66%
2020
3,421
-0.9% -
2019
3,452
-0.75% -
2018
3,478
-0.6% -
2017
3,499
- -

Population of Germantown Hills, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.4%
93.6%
+4.06%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.4%
+14.29%
Asian
0%
2.5%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
2.3%
-56.52%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Germantown Hills, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 -6.44% 38.7 -3.25% 41.2 -3.06%
2020 41.9 -0.71% 40 -4.08% 42.5 -0.23%
2019 42.2 -0.24% 41.7 +0.72% 42.6 -0.47%
2018 42.3 +5.49% 41.4 +5.88% 42.8 +4.14%
2017 40.1 - 39.1 - 41.1 -

The median age of Germantown Hills, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 209 +55.6% 280 -49.57% 276 128
10 to 19 451 -38.49% 218 +42.49% 286 321
20 to 29 69 +92.06% 99 +19.4% 150 104
30 to 39 218 +21.5% 203 +31.15% 258 248
40 to 49 281 +3.19% 212 -13.24% 289 174
50 to 59 273 -23.89% 309 +7.11% 200 329
60 to 69 196 +6.51% 155 +37.04% 208 203
70+ 162 -18.17% 164 -22.72% 119 113

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Germantown Hills, Illinois is $143,447.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Germantown Hills.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $140,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $159,602.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Germantown Hills, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Germantown Hills, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Germantown Hills, Illinois is currently $139,531.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

18.55% of households in Germantown Hills are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Germantown Hills against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    3.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    28.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Germantown Hills is $49,565.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Germantown Hills by the total population of Germantown Hills.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Germantown Hills, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Germantown Hills to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Germantown Hills that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Germantown Hills over the age of 16 is 2,620.

Of those people, a total of 69.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Germantown Hills is 68.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 225 78.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 77 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 177 100.00% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 132 88.60% 17.10%
35 to 44 years 616 84.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 510 78.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 240 86.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 262 44.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 309 9.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 72 15.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Germantown Hills. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,591 70.20% 1.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 29 44.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 54 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,537 69.50% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Germantown Hills as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Germantown Hills is 1,798, with median earnings of $59,474.00.

Women in Germantown Hills, Illinois earning approximately 32.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,798 $59,474.00
Male 924 $97,857.00
Female 874 $31,642.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 280 $91,667.00
Business and Financial 109 $138,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $79,844.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $115,909.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 103 $39,954.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 142 $32,412.00
Healthcare Support 43 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 203 $13,809.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00
Sales 181 $66,211.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $32,321.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $64,679.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 95 $199,236.00 185 $47,083.00
Business and Financial 96 $127,348.00 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $79,844.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $116,392.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 89 $46,016.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 126 $32,061.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $0.00 132 $12,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Sales 89 $110,234.00 92 $11,885.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $31,161.00 77 $43,024.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $0.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,197 households in Germantown Hills, with an average household size of 2.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 995 families in Germantown Hills with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 909 0 86 202
Average Household Size 3.21 0 2.55 1.35
Total Families 909 0 86 0
Average Household Size 3.21 0 2.55 0

Poverty

Of the 995 families in Germantown Hills, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Germantown Hills:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,238 housing units in Germantown Hills, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,197 96.69%
Vacant 41 3.31%

7.75% of the total 1,238 housing units in Germantown Hills are rental units. This is approximately 96 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,089 are occupied by the owner - or 87.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Germantown Hills is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Germantown Hills that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    12
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    80
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Germantown Hills is $238,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Germantown Hills that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    16
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    102
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    575
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    141
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Germantown Hills. The chart below shows the number of properties in Germantown Hills that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    25
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    12
  • 1970 to 1979
    163
  • 1980 to 1989
    114
  • 1990 to 1999
    218
  • 2000 to 2009
    475
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Germantown Hills that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    16
  • 1 vehicle available
    108
  • 2 vehicles available
    657
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    416

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Germantown Hills get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Germantown Hills that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Germantown Hills.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    33
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    118
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    203
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    355
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    367
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    213
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    151
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    18

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Germantown Hills, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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