Washington Park, Illinois Population 2022
Washington Park is a city located in Illinois. Washington Park has a 2020 population of 2,272. Washington Park is currently declining at a rate of -6.58% annually and its population has decreased by -12.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,592 in 2010.
The average household income in Washington Park is $27,861 with a poverty rate of 54.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $853 per month, and the median house value is $32,900. The median age in Washington Park is 40.3 years, 40.5 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Washington Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington Parkwas:
- Black or African American: 90.00%
- Other race: 4.35%
- White: 3.66%
- Two or more races: 1.48%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 3.66% |
| Black or African American | 3,518 | 90.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 170 | 4.35% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 1.48% |
Washington Park Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,550 | 2.35 | 52.9 |
| Married | 280 | 2.29 | 49.3 |
| Male | 135 | 2.96 | 43.7 |
| Female | 456 | 4.13 | 43 |
| Non Family | 679 | 1.06 | 62.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 3.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 624 | 26.43% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 33.59% |
| Some College | 597 | 25.29% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 4.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 6.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 1.31% |
Washington Park Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| White | 89 | 53 | 9 |
| Black | 2,048 | 1,531 | 156 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | |
| Hispanic | 196 | 54 | |
| Other Race | 134 | 18 |
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 100.00%.
Washington Park Language by Age
Washington Park Language
94.24% of Washington Park residents speak only English, while 5.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.48% of the population.
Washington Park Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 47 | 40 | 85.11% |
| Black | 3,317 | 1,845 | 55.62% |
| Other | 66 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 204 | 66 | 32.35% |
54.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.74%
Male Poverty Rate
56.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Washington Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Park is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Park is Hispanic, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.30%.
Washington Park Marital Status
Marriage Rates
20.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington Park Married by Age and Sex
Washington Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Washington Park Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 13.99% |
| Black | 97 | 4.12% |
Washington Park Veterans by Education
13.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.4%
Employment Rate
18.7%
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
58.33%
Born in Washington Park
97.54%
Native Born
2.46%
Foreign Born
2.20%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.54% of Washington Park residents were born in the United States, with 58.33% having been born in Illinois. 2.20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,837 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 4,523 | 686 | 1.66% |
| 1950 | 5,840 | 1,317 | 2.59% |
| 1960 | 6,601 | 761 | 1.23% |
| 1970 | 9,524 | 2,923 | 3.73% |
| 1980 | 8,223 | -1,301 | -1.46% |
| 1990 | 7,431 | -792 | -1.01% |
| 2000 | 5,345 | -2,086 | -3.24% |
| 2010 | 4,196 | -1,149 | -2.39% |
| 2011 | 4,036 | -160 | -3.81% |
| 2012 | 3,876 | -160 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 3,716 | -160 | -4.13% |
| 2014 | 3,556 | -160 | -4.31% |
| 2015 | 3,396 | -160 | -4.50% |
| 2016 | 3,236 | -160 | -4.71% |
| 2017 | 3,076 | -160 | -4.94% |
| 2018 | 2,916 | -160 | -5.20% |
| 2019 | 2,756 | -160 | -5.49% |
| 2020 | 2,592 | -164 | -5.95% |
| 2021 | 2,432 | -160 | -6.17% |
| 2022 | 2,272 | -160 | -6.58% |