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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

University Park

Illinois · 6,204 residents · 10.727 sq mi
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University Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $60,700. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,204
−7%vs 2000
vs 6,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
578 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 29.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024University Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,652 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,609
−37%vs 2000
vs $20,017 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$523
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $663 in 2000
US average: $450
53.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.8% in 2000
46.7% rent
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(765)
Black83.5%(5,566)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(120)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(2,049)
1990
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(1,190)
Black79.2%(4,915)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(149)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other1.2%(74)
Diversity Score45.7%(2,836)
46
+49%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, Illinois?

University Park, Illinois has about 6,204 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in University Park, Illinois earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, Illinois expensive?

In University Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, Illinois?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Park, Illinois?

About 9.1% of people in University Park, 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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