CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palos Park

Illinois · 4,689 residents · 6.449 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Chicago metro area
Compare
The short version

Palos Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,450. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $274,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% 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

4,689
+12%since 1990
from 4,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
727 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 651 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+16%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Palos Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,450
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,005 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,861
+28%since 1990
from $31,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$274,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$763
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $875 in 1990
US average: $602
97.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 96.5% in 1990
2.9% rent
3.5
+15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palos Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,973)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(88)
Asian5.1%(216)
Diversity Score17.3%(725)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,466)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(99)
Asian1.7%(81)
Diversity Score10%(469)
10
−42%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Palos Park

Head to head

Compare Palos Park to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Park, Illinois?

Palos Park, Illinois has about 4,689 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Palos Park, Illinois earns about $78,450 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 $274,100, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Park, Illinois?

About 45.2% 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 4.5% 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 490 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →