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Beach Park

Illinois · 14,249 residents · 7.076 sq mi
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Beach Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,249
+41%since 2000
from 10,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,014 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Beach Park
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,292
+19%since 2000
from $23,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(7,922)
Black4.5%(450)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(1,368)
Asian1.4%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(4,236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(5,456)
Black11.3%(1,605)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(5,812)
Asian5.6%(798)
Other3.7%(526)
Diversity Score83.4%(11,887)
Diversity Score
83
+98%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach Park, Illinois?

Beach Park, Illinois has about 14,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beach Park, Illinois earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beach Park, Illinois expensive?

In Beach Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Beach Park, Illinois?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beach Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beach Park, Illinois?

About 9.5% of people in Beach Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beach Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Beach Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,736 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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