World Population Review
Washington Park, Illinois Population 2021
3,781
Washington Park is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 3,781, it is the 379th largest city in Illinois and the 5562nd largest city in the United States . Washington Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.10% annually and its population has decreased by -9.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,196 in 2010. Washington Park reached it's highest population of 9,524 in 1970. Spanning over 3 miles, Washington Park has a population density of 1,500 people per square mile.
The average household income in Washington Park is $27,861 with a poverty rate of 46.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $835 per month, and the median house value is $45,500. 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 Park was:
- Black or African American: 89.29%
- Other race: 4.36%
- White: 3.68%
- Two or more races: 2.06%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Asian: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Washington Park, Illinois is 3,781 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,907.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,196.
Washington Park, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,519 | 89.29% |
| Some Other Race | 172 | 4.36% |
| White | 145 | 3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 2.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.28% |
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Washington Park Population by Race
Washington Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Washington Park Population by Age
Washington Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,501 | 2.44 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 682 | 1.05 | 59.2 |
| Female | 342 | 4.23 | 33.3 |
| Married | 311 | 3.13 | 51.8 |
| Male | 166 | 3.17 | 34.9 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Washington Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 6.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 743 | 27.66% |
| High School Graduate | 892 | 33.21% |
| Some College | 506 | 18.84% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 4.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 6.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 2.27% |
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Washington Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Washington Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,349 | 1,612 | 228 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 54 | |
| Other Race | 140 | 20 | |
| White | 90 | 51 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
Washington Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Washington Park Language by Age
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Washington Park Language
94.67% of Washington Park 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 5.06% of the population.
Washington Park Language
Washington Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,338 | 1,582 | 47.39% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 63 | 30.43% |
| Other | 172 | 63 | 36.63% |
| Multiple | 75 | 30 | 40.00% |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
46.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.86%
Male Poverty Rate
49.79%
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 30.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.08%.
Washington Park Poverty
Washington Park Poverty Rate by Education
Washington Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
21.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Washington Park Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Washington Park Marital Status
Washington Park Veterans by War
Washington Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 145 | 5.49% |
| White | 12 | 8.28% |
Washington Park Veterans by Race
Washington Park Veterans by Education
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7.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
Washington Park Veterans by Education
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37.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.7%
Employment Rate
19%
Unemployment Rate
Washington Park Employment by Age
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Washington Park Employment by Race
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Washington 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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97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.51% of Washington Park residents were born in the United States, with 56.56% having been born in Illinois. 2.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Washington Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,781 | -42 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 3,823 | -42 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 3,865 | -42 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 3,907 | -35 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 3,942 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,965 | -20 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 3,985 | -42 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 4,027 | -32 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 4,059 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 4,102 | -44 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 4,146 | -46 | -1.10% |
| 2010 | 4,192 | -1,153 | -2.40% |
| 2000 | 5,345 | -2,086 | -3.24% |
| 1990 | 7,431 | -792 | -1.01% |
| 1980 | 8,223 | -1,301 | -1.46% |
| 1970 | 9,524 | 2,923 | 3.73% |
| 1960 | 6,601 | 761 | 1.23% |
| 1950 | 5,840 | 1,317 | 2.59% |
| 1940 | 4,523 | 686 | 1.66% |
| 1930 | 3,837 | 0.00% |