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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palos Park

Illinois · 4,199 residents · 6.449 sq mi
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Palos Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,005. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $207,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 111% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% 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

4,199
−10%vs 2000
vs 4,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
651 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 46.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Palos Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,005
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,450 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$31,202
−22%vs 2000
vs $39,861 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$207,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $274,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$875
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
96.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
3.5% rent
3.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,973)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(88)
Asian5.1%(216)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score17.3%(725)
17
+73%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palos Park, Illinois?

Palos Park, Illinois has about 4,199 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Palos Park, Illinois earns about $68,005 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 $207,300, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Park, Illinois?

About 41.2% 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 2.4% of people in Palos Park, 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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