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University Park

County:
Will County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.727
State:
Illinois

University Park is a village located in Will County, Illinois. University Park has a 2025 population of 7,021 . University Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,131 in 2020.

The average household income in University Park is $75,738 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in University Park is 32.4 years: 28 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.5 males.

7K
Total Population
655
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.31%
Growth

University Park Population

University Park Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of University Park includes 84.77% Black or African American, 9.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (84.77%)

White (9.99%)

Two or more races (3.87%)

Other race (1.29%)

Asian (0.08%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American6,02684.77%
White7109.99%
Two or more races2753.87%
Other race921.29%
Asian60.08%

University Park Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

University Park's average per capita income is $47,094. Household income levels show a median of $65,580. The poverty rate stands at 14.52%.

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$72,500-
Households$65,580$75,738
Families$64,864$78,809
Non Families$48,640$52,113

$47,094

Average Income

$65,580

Median Household Income

14.52%

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)