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Location of Hometown in Cook County, Illinois.
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Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cook
Township	Worth
Incorporated	1953
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area
• Total	0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
• Land	0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,343
• Density	9,066.81/sq mi (3,501.46/km2)
Standard of living (2007-11)
• Per capita income	$21,626
• Median home value	$150,000
ZIP code(s)	60456
Area code(s)	708
Geocode	35866
FIPS code	17-35866

Hometown is a small city located in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,343 people lived there. It is a close-knit community with a unique history.

History of Hometown

Hometown was developed after World War II by Joseph E. Merrion. He built affordable duplex houses for soldiers returning from the war and their families. The community officially became a city in 1953. Its population grew quickly, reaching over 7,000 people by 1958.

The 1967 Tornado Event

On April 21, 1967, a very strong tornado hit Hometown. This powerful storm caused a lot of damage. It destroyed 86 homes and damaged about 500 others. The community worked hard to rebuild after this event.

Geography of Hometown

Hometown is a small city, covering about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Location and Borders

Hometown is located next to the big city of Chicago. Its northern border is along 87th Street, between Cicero Avenue and Pulaski Road. The southern edge of Hometown is about half a mile south of 87th Street.

People of Hometown (Demographics)

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,343 people living in Hometown. These people lived in 1,745 households. The city is home to a diverse group of residents.

Population Details

The population density in Hometown was about 9,066 people per square mile (3,501 people per square kilometer). This means many people live in a small area.

• About 73.87% of the people were White.
• About 2.28% were African American.
• About 0.94% were Asian.
• About 0.58% were Native American.
• About 0.05% were Pacific Islander.
• About 11.01% were from other races.
• About 11.28% identified as two or more races.
• About 25.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

There were 1,745 households in Hometown.

• About 26.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
• About 40.92% were married couples.
• About 11.46% were households led by a woman without a husband present.
• About 40.57% of all households were individuals living alone.
• About 15.36% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.

The average household size was about 3.42 people. The average family size was about 2.41 people.

Age Distribution

The people in Hometown are of various ages:

• About 22.6% were under 18 years old.
• About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 31% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 12.5% were 65 years or older.

The average age in Hometown was 38.0 years.

Income Information

The average income for a household in Hometown was about $51,487. For families, the average income was about $63,523. The average income per person in the city was $24,378. A small percentage of families and people lived below the poverty line.

Transportation in Hometown

Getting around Hometown and to nearby areas is possible using public transportation.

• Bus service is provided by Pace Route 383 and CTA Route 87.
• Metra trains also run through Hometown on the Southwest Service line. However, these trains do not currently stop in Hometown.