NEIGHBORHOOD
Washington Park
Illinois · Chicago · 12,313 residents · 1.488 sq mi
The short version
Washington Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $286,338. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Washington Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,313
Population density
8,275 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,635
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,396
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Other services7.4%
Public administration5.5%
Retail trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Wholesale trade1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,338
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,129
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.4%
86.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(241)
Black91.9%(11,318)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(357)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other3.1%(386)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(241)
Black91.9%(11,318)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(357)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other3.1%(386)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,353)
Diversity Score
19
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
4.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 12,313 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $36,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $286,338, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 41.1% of people in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024