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Calumet Park

Illinois · 7,025 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Calumet Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,049. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,491 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,025
−18%since 2000
from 8,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,289 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 7,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+30%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Calumet Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,049
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,250
+38%since 2000
from $18,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(720)
Black82.6%(7,036)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(659)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(3,071)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(186)
Black88.7%(6,230)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(453)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.9%(135)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,797)
Diversity Score
26
−29%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calumet Park, Illinois?

Calumet Park, Illinois has about 7,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calumet Park, Illinois earns about $50,049 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Calumet Park, Illinois?

About 18.8% 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 19.4% of people in Calumet Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calumet Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Calumet Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,393 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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