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Palos Park

Illinois · 4,805 residents (2025 est.) · 6.449 sq mi
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Palos Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $464,700. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,816
+3%since 2000
from 4,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
+27%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Palos Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,696
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,450 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,436
+137%since 2000
from $39,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.603
+38%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+9%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,466)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(99)
Asian1.7%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(4,211)
Black3.6%(175)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(252)
Asian1.5%(74)
Other2.2%(104)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,389)
Diversity Score
29
+188%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Park, Illinois?

Palos Park, Illinois has about 4,816 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palos Park, Illinois earns about $121,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palos Park, Illinois expensive?

In Palos Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $464,700.

How educated are people in Palos Park, Illinois?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palos Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palos Park, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in Palos Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palos Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Palos Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 617 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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