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Deer Park

Illinois · 3,681 residents · 3.67 sq mi
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Deer Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,422. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $550,600. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 136% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,681
+19%since 2000
from 3,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Deer Park
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,422
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,578
+20%since 2000
from $61,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,337
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,935)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(47)
Asian2.4%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(3,119)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(122)
Asian7.8%(288)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,085)
Diversity Score
29
+168%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Park, Illinois?

Deer Park, Illinois has about 3,681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deer Park, Illinois earns about $161,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Park, Illinois expensive?

In Deer Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $550,600, and the typical rent is about $2,337 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Park, Illinois?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Park, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Deer Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 794 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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