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Aroma Park

Illinois · 664 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Aroma Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 157 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
−19%since 2000
from 821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366798229651K1990201020202024Aroma Park
2024655
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,985
+46%since 2000
from $17,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(538)
Black4.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(69)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score38.3%(254)
Diversity Score
38
+53%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aroma Park, Illinois?

Aroma Park, Illinois has about 664 residents according to the 2020 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 $118,100, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Aroma Park, Illinois?

About 13.5% 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 12.7% of people in Aroma Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aroma Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Aroma Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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