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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washington Park

Illinois · 7,437 residents · 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 $11,912. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,600. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,437
+39%vs 2000
vs 5,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,914 / sq mi
+39%vs 2000
vs 2,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.3
−16%vs 2000
vs 26.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Washington Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,912
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,132 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,007
−29%vs 2000
vs $8,495 in 2000
US average: $14,340
57.3%
+12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$391
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
52.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
1.6
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(1,026)
Black84.8%(6,305)
Hispanic / Latino2%(150)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.3%(99)
Diversity Score36.3%(2,701)
36
+104%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.1%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washington Park, Illinois?

Washington Park, Illinois has about 7,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, Illinois earns about $11,912 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 $19,600, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Park, Illinois?

About 3.4% 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 57.3% of people in Washington 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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