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Franklin Park

Illinois · 18,467 residents · 4.777 sq mi
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Franklin Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,755. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $211,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,467
−5%since 2000
from 19,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,866 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+16%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,755
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,547
+51%since 2000
from $17,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(11,251)
Black0.6%(112)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(7,399)
Asian2.5%(478)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(12,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(7,530)
Black1.3%(242)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(9,632)
Asian3.8%(705)
Other1.2%(231)
Diversity Score69.2%(12,783)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Park, Illinois?

Franklin Park, Illinois has about 18,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Park, Illinois earns about $67,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Park, Illinois expensive?

In Franklin Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $211,600, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Park, Illinois?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Park, Illinois?

About 12.5% of people in Franklin Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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