Palos township is located in Cook County Illinois. Palos township has a 2024 population of 54,227. Palos township is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,648 in 2020.
The average household income in Palos township is $113,888 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Palos township is 43.9 years: 41.7 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palos township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,333 | 83.16% |
| Two or more races | 3,331 | 5.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,100 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 1,947 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 1,749 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 255 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,035 | 2.5 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 10,875 | 3.31 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 7,734 | 1.15 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 2,289 | 2.94 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Male | 1,137 | 3.07 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,731 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 4,042 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,508 | 18.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,612 | 13.93% |
| High School Graduate | 11,628 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,922 | 4.77% |
| Some College | 7,846 | 19.47% |
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 | 32,278 | 29,583 | 10,478 |
| Hispanic | 3,916 | 3,259 | 924 |
| 2+ Races | 2,209 | 2,002 | 647 |
| Black | 1,559 | 1,449 | 547 |
| Asian | 1,405 | 1,320 | 843 |
| Other Race | 1,248 | 984 | 285 |
| Native American | 138 | 114 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,514 | $85,425 | $55,197 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,754 | $116,815 | $70,819 |
| High School Graduate | $48,998 | $54,589 | $36,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,330 | $64,023 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,594 | $67,810 | $47,257 |
| Some College | $53,086 | $64,151 | $36,790 |
$57,594
Average Earnings
$67,810
Average Male
$47,257
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.79% of Palos township residents speak only English, while 36.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,447 | 3,061 | 7.05% |
| Hispanic | 6,353 | 819 | 12.89% |
| Other | 1,937 | 376 | 19.41% |
| Multiple | 3,316 | 375 | 11.31% |
| Black | 1,870 | 336 | 17.97% |
| Asian | 1,732 | 219 | 12.64% |
| Native | 255 | 46 | 18.04% |
8.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.44%
Male Poverty Rate
9.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palos township is Other, with 19.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palos township is White, with 7.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.91% |
| High School | 10.36% |
| Some College | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,299 | $136,307 |
| Households | $89,734 | $113,888 |
| Married Families | $126,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,161 | $69,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,274
Number of Veterans
2,173
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 923 |
| First Gulf War | 442 |
| Second Gulf War | 321 |
| Korea | 125 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 918 |
| 65 to 74 | 494 |
| 35 to 54 | 390 |
| 55 to 64 | 368 |
| 18 to 34 | 104 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,058 | 5.66% |
| Black | 173 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 1.8% |
| Other Race | 26 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 17 | 12.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
68%
Born in Palos township
77.46%
Native Born
22.54%
Foreign Born
6.64%
Non Citizen
15.9%
Naturalized
77.46% of Palos township residents were born in the United States, with 68% having been born in Illinois. 6.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 52,637 | -318 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 52,955 | -318 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 53,273 | -318 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 53,591 | -318 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 53,909 | -318 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 54,227 | -318 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 54,545 | -318 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 54,863 | -838 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 55,701 | -947 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 56,648 | 3,080 | 5.75% |
| 2019 | 53,568 | -387 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 53,955 | -293 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 54,248 | -425 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 54,673 | -298 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 54,971 | -223 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 55,194 | -30 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 55,224 | 154 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 55,070 | 184 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 54,886 | 221 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 54,665 | 0 | 0% |