Norwood Park township is located in Cook County Illinois. Norwood Park township has a 2024 population of 25,998. Norwood Park township is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,332 in 2020.
The average household income in Norwood Park township is $117,061 with a poverty rate of 4.78%. The median age in Norwood Park township is 45.7 years: 44.7 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norwood Park township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,136 | 81.69% |
| Asian | 2,141 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 1,363 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,136 | 4.19% |
| Black or African American | 246 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,483 | 2.54 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 5,630 | 3.19 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 3,126 | 1.15 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 1,242 | 3.05 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 485 | 2.65 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,093 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,650 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,444 | 22.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,521 | 12.55% |
| High School Graduate | 5,179 | 25.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,117 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 4,081 | 20.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,071 | 14,486 | 5,604 |
| Hispanic | 1,996 | 1,602 | 352 |
| Asian | 1,565 | 1,352 | 784 |
| Other Race | 976 | 714 | 215 |
| 2+ Races | 464 | 457 | 180 |
| Black | 215 | 203 | 50 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 96.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,062 | $75,109 | $56,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,887 | $79,806 | $80,469 |
| High School Graduate | $45,179 | $51,744 | $35,503 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,383 | $36,607 | $28,874 |
| Overall | $55,518 | $63,976 | $45,836 |
| Some College | $54,975 | $68,044 | $42,383 |
$55,518
Average Earnings
$63,976
Average Male
$45,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.63% of Norwood Park township residents speak only English, while 51.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 35.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,398 | 1,035 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic | 3,385 | 112 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 2,141 | 106 | 4.95% |
| Other | 1,345 | 40 | 2.97% |
| Black | 134 | 21 | 15.67% |
4.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
5.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norwood Park township is Black, with 15.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norwood Park township is Other, with 2.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.23% |
| High School | 5.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.49% |
| Female Employed | 1.96% |
| Male Employed | 1.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,448 | $138,065 |
| Households | $90,383 | $117,061 |
| Married Families | $117,024 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,667 | $65,859 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
745
Number of Veterans
717
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 390 |
| Korea | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 326 |
| 65 to 74 | 292 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 691 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.88% |
| Black | 23 | 9.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.74%
Born in Norwood Park township
64.33%
Native Born
35.67%
Foreign Born
10.45%
Non Citizen
25.22%
Naturalized
64.33% of Norwood Park township residents were born in the United States, with 57.74% having been born in Illinois. 10.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,908 | -218 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 25,126 | -218 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 25,344 | -218 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 25,562 | -218 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 25,780 | -218 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 25,998 | -218 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 26,216 | -218 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 26,434 | -440 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 26,874 | -458 | -1.68% |
| 2020 | 27,332 | 1,732 | 6.77% |
| 2019 | 25,600 | -215 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 25,815 | -260 | -1% |
| 2017 | 26,075 | -216 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 26,291 | -160 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 26,451 | -126 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 26,577 | -33 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 26,610 | 54 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 26,556 | 81 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 26,475 | 81 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 26,394 | 0 | 0% |