State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,203.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.84%
Growth Since 2010
-5.09%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Park Forest, Illinois Population 2021
20,856
Park Forest is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 20,856, it is the 117th largest city in Illinois and the 1792nd largest city in the United States . Park Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -5.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,975 in 2010. Park Forest reached it's highest population of 30,638 in 1970. Spanning over 5 miles, Park Forest has a population density of 4,204 people per square mile.
The average household income in Park Forest is $62,021 with a poverty rate of 13.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,211 per month, and the median house value is $73,600. 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 Forest was:
- Black or African American: 66.38%
- White: 27.15%
- Other race: 3.19%
- Two or more races: 2.82%
- Asian: 0.46%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Park Forest, Illinois is 20,856 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,387.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 21,975.
Park Forest, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,313 | 66.38% |
| White | 5,855 | 27.15% |
| Some Other Race | 688 | 3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 608 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.46% |
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Park Forest Population by Race
Park Forest Population Pyramid $2021
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Park Forest Population by Age
Park Forest Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,590 | 2.43 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 3,605 | 1.12 | 56.4 |
| Married | 2,688 | 3.33 | 73.1 |
| Female | 1,954 | 3.44 | 47.1 |
| Male | 343 | 3.52 | 65.9 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Park Forest Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 488 | 3.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 3,765 | 25.20% |
| Some College | 4,479 | 29.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,839 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,538 | 16.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,408 | 9.43% |
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Park Forest Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Park Forest Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,289 | 8,834 | 2,281 |
| White | 4,844 | 4,449 | 1,507 |
| Hispanic | 588 | 535 | 80 |
| Other Race | 256 | 238 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 153 | 17 |
| Asian | 81 | 70 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.31%.
Park Forest Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,021
Average Earnings
$42,686
Average Male
$38,303
Average Female
Park Forest Earnings by Educational Attainment
Park Forest Language by Age
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Park Forest Language
94.67% of Park Forest residents speak only English, while 5.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.
Park Forest Language
Park Forest Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,231 | 1,669 | 11.73% |
| White | 5,394 | 860 | 15.94% |
| Hispanic | 990 | 177 | 17.88% |
| Other | 688 | 141 | 20.49% |
| Multiple | 607 | 122 | 20.10% |
| Asian | 99 | 37 | 37.37% |
13.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.02%
Male Poverty Rate
12.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Park Forest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Asian, with 37.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Black, with 11.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.74%.
Park Forest Poverty
Park Forest Poverty Rate by Education
Park Forest Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Park Forest Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Park Forest Marital Status by Race
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Park Forest Marital Status
Park Forest Veterans by War
Park Forest Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 525 | 5.00% |
| White | 338 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.15% |
Park Forest Veterans by Race
Park Forest Veterans by Education
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10.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
Park Forest Veterans by Education
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63.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Park Forest Employment by Age
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Park Forest Employment by Race
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Park Forest 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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96.29%
Native Born
3.71%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.29% of Park Forest residents were born in the United States, with 79.34% having been born in Illinois. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Park Forest Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,856 | -177 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 21,033 | -177 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 21,210 | -177 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 21,387 | -217 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 21,604 | -192 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 21,796 | -158 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 21,954 | -130 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 22,084 | -44 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 22,128 | 19 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 22,109 | 35 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 22,074 | 77 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 21,997 | -1,465 | -0.64% |
| 2000 | 23,462 | -1,194 | -0.50% |
| 1990 | 24,656 | -1,566 | -0.61% |
| 1980 | 26,222 | -4,416 | -1.54% |
| 1970 | 30,638 | 645 | 0.21% |
| 1960 | 29,993 | 21,855 | 13.93% |
| 1950 | 8,138 | 0.00% |