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Palos Hills

Illinois · 18,530 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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Palos Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $205,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,530
+5%since 2000
from 17,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,364 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Palos Hills
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,364
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,564
+36%since 2000
from $25,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,897)
Black5.4%(960)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(854)
Asian2.6%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(5,337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(14,729)
Black5.6%(1,040)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,889)
Asian2.1%(392)
Other2.1%(386)
Diversity Score43.4%(8,041)
Diversity Score
43
+44%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Hills, Illinois?

Palos Hills, Illinois has about 18,530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palos Hills, Illinois earns about $64,364 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 $205,600, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Hills, Illinois?

About 28.7% 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 12.0% of people in Palos Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 727 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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