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 $109,157 with a poverty rate of 10.82%. The median age in Forest Park is 40 years: 38.3 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,541 | 53.86% |
| Black or African American | 3,472 | 24.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,009 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 1,004 | 7.17% |
| Other race | 935 | 6.68% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,035 | 1.95 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 3,807 | 1.22 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Married | 1,902 | 2.8 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 1,024 | 2.81 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 302 | 2.8 | 10.6 | 89.4 |
2.69
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 309 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 821 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,975 | 27.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,432 | 22.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,889 | 17.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 2,254 | 20.74% |
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 | 6,003 | 5,816 | 3,519 |
| Black | 2,839 | 2,619 | 882 |
| Hispanic | 1,050 | 962 | 374 |
| Asian | 770 | 770 | 504 |
| Other Race | 638 | 568 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 506 | 488 | 288 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 10 |
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 asian people with a rate of 65.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,359 | $80,915 | $84,766 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,061 | $132,703 | $80,984 |
| High School Graduate | $45,642 | $33,324 | $47,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $29,280 |
| Overall | $66,238 | $66,831 | $65,795 |
| Some College | $54,130 | $61,583 | $45,512 |
$66,238
Average Earnings
$66,831
Average Male
$65,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.58% of Forest Park residents speak only English, while 15.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,309 | 790 | 10.81% |
| Black | 3,320 | 428 | 12.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,532 | 133 | 8.68% |
| Asian | 1,004 | 120 | 11.95% |
| Multiple | 1,006 | 79 | 7.85% |
| Other | 912 | 66 | 7.24% |
10.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.26%
Male Poverty Rate
10.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Black, with 12.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Other, with 7.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.27% |
| High School | 25.43% |
| Some College | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.86% |
| Male Employed | 6.7% |
| Female Employed | 2.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,356 | $148,568 |
| Households | $81,323 | $109,157 |
| Married Families | $154,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,929 | $69,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
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
747
Number of Veterans
598
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| Korea | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 199 |
| 75+ | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 7.43% |
| Black | 199 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 5.32% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 8.32% |
| Other Race | 16 | 2.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
67.12%
Born in Forest Park
91.49%
Native Born
8.51%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
5.4%
Naturalized
91.49% of Forest Park residents were born in the United States, with 67.12% having been born in Illinois. 3.11% 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% |