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Indian Head Park

Illinois · 3,961 residents (2025 est.) · 0.932 sq mi
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Indian Head Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,974
+8%since 2000
from 3,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,264 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
−3%since 2000
from 53.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,961 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Indian Head Park
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,149
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,513
+98%since 2000
from $40,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
−1%since 2010
from 0.535 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,746
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,486)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2%(72)
Asian2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,305)
Black2.4%(95)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(499)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other1.1%(44)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,450)
Diversity Score
36
+214%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 79.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Head Park, Illinois?

Indian Head Park, Illinois has about 3,974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian Head Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Indian Head Park, Illinois earns about $100,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Head Park, Illinois expensive?

In Indian Head Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $356,600, and the typical rent is about $1,746 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Head Park, Illinois?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Head Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Head Park, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Indian Head Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Head Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Head Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 482 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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