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Palos Park

Illinois · 4,847 residents · 6.449 sq mi
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Palos Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $448,000. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,847
+3%since 2000
from 4,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+12%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Palos Park
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,793
+22%since 2000
from $39,861 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,468)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(199)
Asian1.7%(82)
Other1.1%(52)
Diversity Score18.1%(875)
Diversity Score
18
+81%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palos Park, Illinois?

Palos Park, Illinois has about 4,847 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palos Park, Illinois earns about $85,200 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 $448,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Palos Park, Illinois?

About 42.7% 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 1.0% 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 648 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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