Forest Park is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Forest Park has a 2024 population of 13,454. Forest Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,278 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Park is $103,197 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median age in Forest Park is 42.2 years: 39.3 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,884 | 55.66% |
| Black or African American | 3,578 | 25.26% |
| Asian | 946 | 6.68% |
| Other race | 855 | 6.04% |
| Two or more races | 822 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,328 | 1.9 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 4,041 | 1.23 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 1,976 | 2.73 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 1,078 | 2.72 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 233 | 2.61 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 893 | 7.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,120 | 27.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,782 | 24.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,030 | 18.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 2,054 | 18.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,347 | 6,232 | 3,892 |
| Black | 2,975 | 2,759 | 977 |
| Hispanic | 888 | 848 | 386 |
| Asian | 800 | 800 | 487 |
| Other Race | 549 | 509 | 150 |
| 2+ Races | 469 | 464 | 316 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 67.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,852 | $73,550 | $79,511 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,437 | $88,382 | $78,448 |
| High School Graduate | $42,886 | $31,953 | $48,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,926 | $59,313 | $63,100 |
| Some College | $52,782 | $54,797 | $31,657 |
$59,926
Average Earnings
$59,313
Average Male
$63,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.75% of Forest Park residents speak only English, while 13.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,646 | 747 | 9.77% |
| Black | 3,460 | 461 | 13.32% |
| Asian | 946 | 213 | 22.52% |
| Hispanic | 1,325 | 154 | 11.62% |
| Native | 79 | 68 | 86.08% |
| Other | 842 | 52 | 6.18% |
| Multiple | 814 | 42 | 5.16% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.85%
Male Poverty Rate
11.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Native, with 86.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Multiple, with 5.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.28% |
| High School | 24.65% |
| Some College | 10.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.71% |
| Female Employed | 5.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,622 | $144,415 |
| Households | $78,625 | $103,197 |
| Married Families | $150,347 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,593 | $64,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
763
Number of Veterans
662
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 313 |
| Second Gulf War | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 148 |
| 75+ | 141 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 463 | 6.6% |
| Black | 267 | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.21% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.68%
Born in Forest Park
91.1%
Native Born
8.9%
Foreign Born
3.33%
Non Citizen
5.56%
Naturalized
91.1% of Forest Park residents were born in the United States, with 65.68% having been born in Illinois. 3.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,424 | -206 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 12,630 | -206 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 12,836 | -206 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 13,042 | -206 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 13,248 | -206 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 13,454 | -206 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 13,660 | -111 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 13,771 | -234 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 14,005 | -273 | -1.91% |
| 2020 | 14,278 | 588 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 13,690 | -87 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 13,777 | -139 | -1% |
| 2017 | 13,916 | -132 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 14,048 | -101 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 14,149 | -79 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 14,228 | -26 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 14,254 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 14,241 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 14,211 | 37 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 14,174 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,688 | 770 | 5.16% |
| 1990 | 14,918 | -259 | -1.71% |
| 1980 | 15,177 | -295 | -1.91% |
| 1970 | 15,472 | 1,020 | 7.06% |
| 1960 | 14,452 | -517 | -3.45% |
| 1950 | 14,969 | 129 | 0.87% |
| 1940 | 14,840 | 285 | 1.96% |
| 1930 | 14,555 | 3,787 | 35.17% |
| 1920 | 10,768 | 4,174 | 63.3% |
| 1910 | 6,594 | 2,509 | 61.42% |
| 1900 | 4,085 | -8,339 | -67.12% |