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Grandwood Park

Illinois · 5,202 residents · 1.445 sq mi
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Grandwood Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,897. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $284,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,202
+15%since 2000
from 4,521 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,600 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Grandwood Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,897
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,674 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,125
+33%since 2000
from $30,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,799)
Black4.1%(184)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(252)
Asian4.3%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(1,458)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(3,668)
Black5.4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(548)
Asian11.2%(584)
Other0.9%(48)
Diversity Score57.7%(3,001)
Diversity Score
58
+79%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grandwood Park, Illinois?

Grandwood Park, Illinois has about 5,202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grandwood Park, Illinois earns about $98,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grandwood Park, Illinois expensive?

In Grandwood Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $284,300, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Grandwood Park, Illinois?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grandwood Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grandwood Park, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Grandwood Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grandwood Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Grandwood Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,874 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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