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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palos Heights

Illinois · 11,260 residents · 3.774 sq mi
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Palos Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,907. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $210,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% 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

11,260
−2%since 1990
from 11,478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,984 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,041 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+11%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Palos Heights
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,907
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,707 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,895
+18%since 1990
from $27,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$210,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,053
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $739 in 1990
US average: $602
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 97.0% in 1990
2.6% rent
3.0
+10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,097)
Black0.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(102)
Asian2.8%(316)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,160)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(10,727)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(161)
Asian2.1%(232)
Diversity Score9.6%(1,078)
10
−5%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 11,260 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palos Heights, Illinois earns about $69,907 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 $210,500, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Heights, Illinois?

About 38.8% 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 3.2% of people in Palos Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Heights, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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