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Forest Park

Illinois · 15,688 residents · 2.402 sq mi
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Forest Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% 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

Total population
15,688
+5%since 1990
from 14,918 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,531 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 6,211 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+5%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,103
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,572 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,045
+50%since 1990
from $17,382 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
44.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
55.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(11,467)
Black13.1%(1,953)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(698)
Asian8.4%(1,260)
Diversity Score54.6%(8,138)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(8,169)
Black30.7%(4,824)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,230)
Asian6.8%(1,059)
Diversity Score75.4%(11,831)
Diversity Score
75
+38%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Illinois?

Forest Park, Illinois has about 15,688 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Park, Illinois earns about $44,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park, Illinois expensive?

In Forest Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Illinois?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Forest Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 770 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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