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Washington Park

Illinois · 2,461 residents (2025 est.) · 2.552 sq mi
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Washington Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 3,644 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $37,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,701
−68%since 2000
from 5,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 2,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+28%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,461 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Washington Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,132 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,438
+70%since 2000
from $8,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−12%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
58.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(296)
Black91.7%(4,899)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(101)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(172)
Black74.4%(1,266)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(120)
Diversity Score53%(901)
Diversity Score
53
+198%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+53.8 ptssince 2017
from 28.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Park, Illinois?

Washington Park, Illinois has about 1,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, Illinois earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, Illinois expensive?

In Washington Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, Illinois?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Park, Illinois?

About 35.2% of people in Washington Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,736 residents, a change of about -77 percent over that period.

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