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Park Ridge

Illinois · 38,463 residents (2025 est.) · 7.088 sq mi
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Park Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $551,200. With a median age of 44.4, 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 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,667
+2%since 2000
from 37,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,455 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,463 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Park Ridge
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,986
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,154 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,214
+114%since 2000
from $36,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+3%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,537
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−1%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(35,307)
Black0.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,113)
Asian2.6%(996)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(5,288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(31,804)
Black0.7%(286)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,915)
Asian6.3%(2,443)
Other3.2%(1,219)
Diversity Score39.1%(15,117)
Diversity Score
39
+179%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 78.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Ridge, Illinois?

Park Ridge, Illinois has about 38,667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park Ridge, Illinois earns about $142,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Ridge, Illinois expensive?

In Park Ridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $551,200, and the typical rent is about $1,537 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, Illinois?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Park Ridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Ridge, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Park Ridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Ridge, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Ridge, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,492 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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