World Population Review
University Park, Illinois Population 2021
6,779
University Park is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 6,779, it is the 282nd largest city in Illinois and the 4032nd largest city in the United States . University Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,129 in 2010. University Park reached it's highest population of 7,121 in 2010. Spanning over 11 miles, University Park has a population density of 632 people per square mile.
The average household income in University Park is $60,193 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $978 per month, and the median house value is $124,100. The median age in University Park is 31.3 years, 28.4 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
University Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University Park was:
- Black or African American: 85.37%
- White: 8.71%
- Two or more races: 5.47%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Asian: 0.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of University Park, Illinois is 6,779 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,941.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,129.
University Park, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,931 | 85.37% |
| White | 605 | 8.71% |
| Two or More Races | 380 | 5.47% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.22% |
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University Park Population by Race
University Park Population Pyramid $2021
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University Park Population by Age
University Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,455 | 2.82 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 828 | 1.17 | 39.9 |
| Female | 796 | 3.6 | 53.3 |
| Married | 728 | 3.66 | 72 |
| Male | 103 | 3.95 | 40.8 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
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University Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 1.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 965 | 21.99% |
| Some College | 1,429 | 32.57% |
| Associates Degree | 579 | 13.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 844 | 19.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 385 | 8.77% |
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University Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
University Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,677 | 3,575 | 1,091 |
| White | 365 | 335 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 177 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 108 | 19 |
| Other Race | 16 | 9 | |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
University Park Educational Attainment by Race
University Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
University Park Language by Age
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University Park Language
93.77% of University Park residents speak only English, while 6.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.61% of the population.
University Park Language
University Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,895 | 486 | 8.24% |
| Multiple | 380 | 142 | 37.37% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 90 | 33.83% |
| White | 471 | 46 | 9.77% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.69%
Male Poverty Rate
9.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in University Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in University Park is Multiple, with 37.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University Park is Black, with 8.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.01%.
University Park Poverty
University Park Poverty Rate by Education
University Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
University Park Married by Age and Sex
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University Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
University Park Marital Status by Race
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University Park Marital Status
University Park Veterans by War
University Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 249 | 6.08% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 6.80% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5.52% |
| White | 1 | 0.20% |
University Park Veterans by Race
University Park Veterans by Education
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5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
University Park Veterans by Education
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62.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
University Park Employment by Age
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University Park Employment by Race
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University Park 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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97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.45% of University Park residents were born in the United States, with 83.04% having been born in Illinois. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
University Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,779 | -54 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 6,833 | -54 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 6,887 | -54 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 6,941 | -39 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 6,980 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 7,020 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 7,035 | -31 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 7,066 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 7,088 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 7,117 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 7,118 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,121 | 459 | 0.67% |
| 2000 | 6,662 | 458 | 0.71% |
| 1990 | 6,204 | 0.00% |