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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Calumet Park

Illinois · 8,516 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Calumet Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,516
+1%since 1990
from 8,418 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,624 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 7,536 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+1%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Calumet Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,357
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,577 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,283
+43%since 1990
from $12,827 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$621
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(1,954)
Black71.8%(6,047)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(713)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.4%(5,340)
2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(720)
Black82.6%(7,036)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(659)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score36.1%(3,071)
36
−43%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calumet Park, Illinois?

Calumet Park, Illinois has about 8,516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Calumet Park, Illinois earns about $45,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calumet Park, Illinois expensive?

In Calumet Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Calumet Park, Illinois?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Calumet Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calumet Park, Illinois?

About 11.5% of people in Calumet Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calumet Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Calumet Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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