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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Park Ridge

Illinois · 36,175 residents · 7.088 sq mi
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Park Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,817. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $185,100. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 64% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

36,175
−4%vs 2000
vs 37,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,104 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 5,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Park Ridge
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,817
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,154 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,150
−27%vs 2000
vs $36,046 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$185,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$640
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $858 in 2000
US average: $450
87.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
13.0% rent
3.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(35,225)
Black0%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(467)
Asian2.3%(835)
Other0.3%(107)
Diversity Score9.4%(3,399)
9
−33%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.4%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Ridge, Illinois?

Park Ridge, Illinois has about 36,175 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Park Ridge, Illinois earns about $52,817 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 $185,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, Illinois?

About 37.4% 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 1.3% of people in Park Ridge, 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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