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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 2026 population of 6,999. University Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,131 in 2020.

The median household income in University Park is $73,844 with a poverty rate of 14.42%. The median age in University Park is 32.1 years: 24.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males.

7K
Total Population
652
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.31%
Growth

University Park Population

University Park Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,999-22-0.31%
20257,021-22-0.31%
20247,043140.2%
20237,029-5-0.07%
20227,034-63-0.89%
20217,097-34-0.48%
20207,131-15-0.21%
20196,881-58-0.84%
20186,939-40-0.57%
20176,979-44-0.63%
20167,023-11-0.16%
20157,034-32-0.45%
20147,066-22-0.31%
20137,088-32-0.45%
20127,12020.03%
20117,118-3-0.04%
20107,121-8-0.11%
20006,6624587.38%
19906,20400%

Median Age

Overall: 32.1 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 24.7 years

University Park Adults

There are 5,194 adults, (829 of whom are seniors) in University Park.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,893 (53.3%)
Male: 3,413 (46.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of University Park includes 84.75% Black or African American, 8.68% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American6,19284.75%
White6348.68%
Two or more races3464.74%
Other race1281.75%
Asian60.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2193%
Other race1281.75%
Two or more races610.83%
White230.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,97381.75%
White6118.36%
Two or more races2853.9%
Asian60.08%

University Park Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

University Park 's average per capita income is $51,766. Household income levels show a median of $73,844. The poverty rate stands at 14.42%.

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$108,375-
Families$74,110$88,546
Households$73,844$95,935
Non Families$62,841$75,273

$51,766

Average Income

$73,844

Median Household Income

14.42%

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)