State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,967.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-3.64%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Palos Hills, Illinois Population 2021
16,848
Palos Hills is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 16,848, it is the 151st largest city in Illinois and the 2139th largest city in the United States . Palos Hills is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,484 in 2010. Palos Hills reached it's highest population of 17,803 in 1990. Spanning over 4 miles, Palos Hills has a population density of 3,968 people per square mile.
The average household income in Palos Hills is $79,757 with a poverty rate of 11.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,035 per month, and the median house value is $203,800. The median age in Palos Hills is 41.8 years, 42.1 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Palos Hills Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palos Hills was:
- White: 88.51%
- Black or African American: 5.27%
- Two or more races: 2.93%
- Asian: 2.84%
- Other race: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Palos Hills, Illinois is 16,848 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,166.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,484.
Palos Hills, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,328 | 88.51% |
| Black or African American | 913 | 5.27% |
| Two or More Races | 507 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 491 | 2.84% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.08% |
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Palos Hills Population by Race
Palos Hills Population Pyramid $2021
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Palos Hills Population by Age
Palos Hills Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,725 | 2.54 | 76.4 |
| Married | 3,091 | 3.43 | 84.2 |
| Non Family | 2,505 | 1.17 | 68.2 |
| Female | 746 | 3.09 | 70.1 |
| Male | 383 | 3.35 | 78.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Palos Hills Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 538 | 4.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 473 | 3.90% |
| High School Graduate | 3,819 | 31.47% |
| Some College | 2,598 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,238 | 10.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,145 | 17.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,323 | 10.90% |
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Palos Hills Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Palos Hills Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,081 | 9,280 | 2,780 |
| Hispanic | 881 | 745 | 210 |
| Black | 664 | 627 | 121 |
| Asian | 369 | 332 | 274 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 201 | 100 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | |
| Native American | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.25%.
Palos Hills Educational Attainment by Race
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$44,237
Average Earnings
$53,540
Average Male
$37,979
Average Female
Palos Hills Earnings by Educational Attainment
Palos Hills Language by Age
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Palos Hills Language
61.43% of Palos Hills residents speak only English, while 38.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.49% of the population.
Palos Hills Language
Palos Hills Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,823 | 1,272 | 9.20% |
| Hispanic | 1,754 | 488 | 27.82% |
| Black | 873 | 152 | 17.41% |
| Asian | 491 | 69 | 14.05% |
| Multiple | 507 | 40 | 7.89% |
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
11.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.09%
Male Poverty Rate
12.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palos Hills
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palos Hills is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palos Hills is Multiple, with 7.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.04%.
Palos Hills Poverty
Palos Hills Poverty Rate by Education
Palos Hills Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Palos Hills Married by Age and Sex
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Palos Hills Marriage
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 45-54.
Palos Hills Marital Status by Race
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Palos Hills Marital Status
Palos Hills Veterans by War
Palos Hills Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 678 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 6.25% |
| Black | 47 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 11.97% |
Palos Hills Veterans by Race
Palos Hills Veterans by Education
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9.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Palos Hills Veterans by Education
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61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Palos Hills Employment by Age
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Palos Hills Employment by Race
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Palos Hills Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.36%
Native Born
25.64%
Foreign Born
10.31%
Non Citizen
15.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.36% of Palos Hills residents were born in the United States, with 67.46% having been born in Illinois. 10.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Palos Hills Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,848 | -106 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 16,954 | -106 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 17,060 | -106 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 17,166 | -157 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 17,323 | -140 | -0.80% |
| 2016 | 17,463 | -100 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 17,563 | -71 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 17,634 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 17,648 | 36 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 17,612 | 50 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 17,562 | 68 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 17,494 | -171 | -0.10% |
| 2000 | 17,665 | -138 | -0.08% |
| 1990 | 17,803 | 1,149 | 0.67% |
| 1980 | 16,654 | 10,025 | 9.65% |
| 1970 | 6,629 | 2,863 | 5.82% |
| 1960 | 3,766 | 0.00% |