Palos Park Population

1920–2026

4,789

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Palos Park. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,789-160.33%
20254,805-40.08%
20244,809+370.78%
20234,772+40.08%
20224,768-531.10%
20214,821-511.05%
20204,872+1382.92%
20194,734-370.78%
20184,771-470.98%
20174,818-420.86%

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Palos Park Demographics

59.7median age

Median age

Female60.3 yrs
Male57.6 yrs

Adults

4,035
1,775 seniors · 44%2,260 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 2,349Male 51.2% · 2,467

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 48 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Palos Park Income

$121,696median household income

Median household income

$121,696

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$63,468

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.5%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Palos Park Marital Status

65% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married65%66%65%
Never married20%28%11%
Divorced5%4%6%
Widowed8%2%14%
Separated2%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201