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Tinley Park

Illinois · 55,971 residents · 16.166 sq mi
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Tinley Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,163. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $238,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,971
+16%since 2000
from 48,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,462 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K42K48K55K61K1990201020202024Tinley Park
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,163
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,955
+62%since 2000
from $25,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(43,787)
Black1.9%(923)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,998)
Asian2.4%(1,143)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(9,678)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(43,852)
Black6.3%(3,540)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(4,696)
Asian4.2%(2,345)
Other1.6%(876)
Diversity Score44.8%(25,049)
Diversity Score
45
+124%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tinley Park, Illinois?

Tinley Park, Illinois has about 55,971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tinley Park, Illinois earns about $82,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tinley Park, Illinois expensive?

In Tinley Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $238,200, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Tinley Park, Illinois?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tinley Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tinley Park, Illinois?

About 5.8% of people in Tinley Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tinley Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Tinley Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,821 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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