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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Park Forest

Illinois · 24,656 residents · 4.961 sq mi
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Park Forest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,656
+5%vs 2000
vs 23,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,970 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,995
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,579 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,756
−31%vs 2000
vs $21,493 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $689 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(12,412)
Black39%(9,144)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,169)
Asian0.8%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(15,973)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(17,892)
Black24.2%(5,978)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(889)
Asian1.2%(284)
Other2%(502)
Diversity Score56.6%(13,960)
Diversity Score
57
−17%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Forest, Illinois?

Park Forest, Illinois has about 24,656 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Park Forest, Illinois earns about $36,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Forest, Illinois expensive?

In Park Forest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Park Forest, Illinois?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Park Forest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Forest, Illinois?

About 4.9% of people in Park Forest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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