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Aroma Park

Illinois · 743 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Aroma Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
−10%since 2000
from 821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366798229651K1990201020202024Aroma Park
2024655
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,908
+51%since 2000
from $17,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(724)
Black4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(643)
Black3.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(62)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28%(208)
Diversity Score
28
+12%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aroma Park, Illinois?

Aroma Park, Illinois has about 743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aroma Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Aroma Park, Illinois earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aroma Park, Illinois expensive?

In Aroma Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Aroma Park, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aroma Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aroma Park, Illinois?

About 8.9% of people in Aroma Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aroma Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Aroma Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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