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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palos Heights

Illinois · 11,478 residents · 3.774 sq mi
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Palos Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $160,500. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 82% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,478
+2%vs 2000
vs 11,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,041 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Palos Heights
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,707
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,907 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,771
−16%vs 2000
vs $32,895 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$160,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $210,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$739
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,053 in 2000
US average: $450
97.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.4% in 2000
3.0% rent
2.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(10,727)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(161)
Asian2.1%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,078)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,097)
Black0.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(102)
Asian2.8%(316)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,160)
10
+6%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Heights, Illinois?

Palos Heights, Illinois has about 11,478 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palos Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Palos Heights, Illinois earns about $58,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Palos Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Heights, Illinois?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Heights, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Palos Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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