Park Forest, Illinois Population 2022
Park Forest is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Park Forest has a 2020 population of 21,629. Park Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,687 in 2010.
The average household income in Park Forest is $62,021 with a poverty rate of 12.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,247 per month, and the median house value is $73,300. The median age in Park Forest is 39.3 years, 36.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Park Forest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Park Forestwas:
- Black or African American: 68.95%
- White: 25.27%
- Other race: 2.67%
- Two or more races: 2.60%
- Asian: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,235 | 25.27% |
| Black or African American | 14,282 | 68.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.43% |
| Some Other Race | 553 | 2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 538 | 2.60% |
Park Forest Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,179 | 2.46 | 58.4 |
| Married | 2,562 | 3.36 | 69 |
| Male | 284 | 3.21 | 56 |
| Female | 1,892 | 3.58 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 3,441 | 1.1 | 59.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 481 | 3.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 581 | 4.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,356 | 23.14% |
| Some College | 4,116 | 28.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,965 | 13.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,266 | 15.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,741 | 12.00% |
Park Forest Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77 | 65 | 53 |
| White | 4,216 | 3,827 | 1,595 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 132 | 37 |
| Black | 9,442 | 8,829 | 2,259 |
| Hispanic | 706 | 652 | 99 |
| Other Race | 223 | 208 | 10 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 |
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 68.83%.
$41,976
Average Earnings
$44,535
Average Male
$40,550
Average Female
Park Forest Language by Age
Park Forest Language
94.27% of Park Forest residents speak only English, while 5.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
Park Forest Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90 | 34 | 37.78% |
| Multiple | 536 | 92 | 17.16% |
| White | 4,737 | 794 | 16.76% |
| Black | 14,244 | 1,598 | 11.22% |
| Other | 23 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 980 | 101 | 10.31% |
12.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
11.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Park Forest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Asian, with 37.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Hispanic, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.35%.
Park Forest Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Park Forest Married by Age and Sex
Park Forest Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Park Forest Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 5.41% |
| Black | 556 | 5.20% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.70% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.62% |
Park Forest Veterans by Education
13.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.73%
Born in Park Forest
96.21%
Native Born
3.79%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.21% of Park Forest residents were born in the United States, with 79.73% having been born in Illinois. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 8,138 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 29,993 | 21,855 | 13.93% |
| 1970 | 30,638 | 645 | 0.21% |
| 1980 | 26,222 | -4,416 | -1.54% |
| 1990 | 24,656 | -1,566 | -0.61% |
| 2000 | 23,462 | -1,194 | -0.50% |
| 2010 | 21,975 | -1,487 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 21,946 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 21,917 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 21,888 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 21,859 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 21,830 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 21,801 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 21,772 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 21,743 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 21,714 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 21,687 | -27 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 21,658 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 21,629 | -29 | -0.13% |