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Palos Heights

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.774
State:
Illinois

Palos Heights is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. Palos Heights has a 2026 population of 11,922. Palos Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -4.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,420 in 2020.

The median household income in Palos Heights is $108,740 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median age in Palos Heights is 50.2 years: 46.3 years for males, and 55.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.1 males.

11.9K
Total Population
3,159
Density (mi²)
-83 -0.69%
Growth

Palos Heights Population

Palos Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,922-83-0.69%
202512,005-83-0.69%
202412,088760.63%
202312,012-39-0.32%
202212,051-153-1.25%
202112,204-261-2.09%
202012,420-85-0.68%
201912,505-94-0.75%
201812,5992291.85%
201712,370-100-0.8%
201612,470-80-0.64%
201512,550-59-0.47%
201412,609-10-0.08%
201312,619190.15%
201212,600360.29%
201112,564440.35%
201012,52050.04%
200011,260-218-1.9%
199011,4783823.44%
198011,0961,18111.91%
19709,9156,140162.65%
19603,77500%

Median Age

Overall: 50.2 years
Female: 55.6 years
Male: 46.3 years

Palos Heights Adults

There are 9,859 adults, (3,923 of whom are seniors) in Palos Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,072 (50%)
Male: 6,080 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Palos Heights includes 88.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,76488.58%
Two or more races7986.57%
Black or African American2622.16%
Other race2482.04%
Asian580.48%
Native American220.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6095.01%
Other race2482.04%
White1651.36%
Native American220.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,59987.22%
Black or African American2622.16%
Two or more races1891.56%
Asian580.48%

Palos Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Palos Heights ' average per capita income is $75,551. Household income levels show a median of $108,740. The poverty rate stands at 5.24%.

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$130,556-
Families$125,430$160,333
Households$108,740$143,701
Non Families$76,818$97,975

$75,551

Average Income

$108,740

Median Household Income

5.24%

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)