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Palos Park

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.145
State:
Illinois

Palos Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. Palos Park has a 2026 population of 4,778. Palos Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,874 in 2020.

The median household income in Palos Park is $121,696 with a poverty rate of 8.49%. The median age in Palos Park is 59.7 years: 57.6 years for males, and 60.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males.

4.8K
Total Population
778
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.33%
Growth

Palos Park Population

Palos Park Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,778-16-0.33%
20254,794-16-0.33%
20244,810350.73%
20234,775-1-0.02%
20224,776-48-1%
20214,824-50-1.03%
20204,874-9-0.18%
20194,734-37-0.78%
20184,771-47-0.98%
20174,818-42-0.86%
20164,860-29-0.59%
20154,889-22-0.45%
20144,911-2-0.04%
20134,91380.16%
20124,905230.47%
20114,882240.49%
20104,858110.23%
20004,68949011.67%
19904,1991,04933.3%
19803,150-147-4.46%
19703,29700%

Median Age

Overall: 59.7 years
Female: 60.3 years
Male: 57.6 years

Palos Park Adults

There are 4,035 adults, (1,775 of whom are seniors) in Palos Park.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,349 (48.8%)
Male: 2,467 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palos Park includes 88.37% White, 3.63% Black or African American, 3.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,25688.37%
Black or African American1753.63%
Two or more races1643.41%
Other race1473.05%
Asian741.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1232.55%
Two or more races841.74%
White450.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,21187.44%
Black or African American1753.63%
Two or more races801.66%
Asian741.54%
Other race240.5%

Palos Park Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palos Park 's average per capita income is $63,468. Household income levels show a median of $121,696. The poverty rate stands at 8.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$171,836-
Families$170,586$291,076
Households$121,696$221,877
Non Families$43,125$87,818

$63,468

Average Income

$121,696

Median Household Income

8.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)