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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palos Hills

Illinois · 17,665 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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Palos Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,329. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $156,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,665
−1%since 1990
from 17,803 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,160 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 4,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+15%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Palos Hills
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,329
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,416 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,331
+41%since 1990
from $18,022 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$156,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$758
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $547 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
22.3% rent
3.0
−1%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(17,061)
Black2.2%(385)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(513)
Asian1.3%(227)
Diversity Score16.4%(2,913)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,897)
Black5.4%(960)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(854)
Asian2.6%(468)
Diversity Score30.2%(5,337)
30
+85%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 26.5 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 Hills, Illinois?

Palos Hills, Illinois has about 17,665 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palos Hills, Illinois earns about $52,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Palos Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $156,100, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 3.4% of people in Palos Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Hills, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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