Park Forest is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Park Forest has a 2024 population of 20,479. Park Forest is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,614 in 2020.
The average household income in Park Forest is $72,181 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median age in Park Forest is 36.9 years: 32.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Park Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,578 | 69.76% |
| White | 4,197 | 20.08% |
| Other race | 1,072 | 5.13% |
| Two or more races | 660 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 284 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,213 | 2.48 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 3,223 | 1.1 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 2,522 | 3.43 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 2,011 | 3.4 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 457 | 2.81 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 652 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,276 | 9.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,106 | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,475 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,525 | 25.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 574 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 4,288 | 30.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,293 | 8,617 | 2,142 |
| White | 3,202 | 2,922 | 1,237 |
| Hispanic | 1,049 | 821 | 108 |
| Other Race | 582 | 397 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 384 | 363 | 89 |
| Native American | 128 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 100 | 84 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,338 | $42,546 | $56,774 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,560 | $60,523 | $60,615 |
| High School Graduate | $36,423 | $37,441 | $35,647 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,635 | $25,030 | $26,171 |
| Overall | $44,767 | $44,260 | $45,545 |
| Some College | $53,140 | $59,380 | $49,154 |
$44,767
Average Earnings
$44,260
Average Male
$45,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.6% of Park Forest residents speak only English, while 10.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,530 | 2,337 | 16.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,864 | 619 | 33.21% |
| White | 3,826 | 526 | 13.75% |
| Other | 1,072 | 353 | 32.93% |
| Native | 284 | 123 | 43.31% |
| Multiple | 660 | 75 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 100 | 36 | 36% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.48%
Male Poverty Rate
19.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Native, with 43.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park Forest is Multiple, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 15.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,725 | $84,528 |
| Households | $62,305 | $72,181 |
| Married Families | $98,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,813 | $50,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
676
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 236 |
| Vietnam | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 199 |
| 65 to 74 | 155 |
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 339 | 3.15% |
| White | 276 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 6.6% |
| Other Race | 29 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
79.31%
Born in Park Forest
93.93%
Native Born
6.07%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
93.93% of Park Forest residents were born in the United States, with 79.31% having been born in Illinois. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,060 | -284 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 19,344 | -284 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 19,628 | -283 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 19,911 | -284 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 20,195 | -284 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 20,479 | -284 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 20,763 | -152 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 20,915 | -337 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 21,252 | -362 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 21,614 | 437 | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 21,177 | -192 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 21,369 | -218 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 21,587 | -197 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 21,784 | -159 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 21,943 | -127 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 22,070 | -44 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 22,114 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 22,097 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 22,064 | 79 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 21,985 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,462 | -1,194 | -4.84% |
| 1990 | 24,656 | -1,566 | -5.97% |
| 1980 | 26,222 | -4,416 | -14.41% |
| 1970 | 30,638 | 645 | 2.15% |
| 1960 | 29,993 | 21,855 | 268.55% |
| 1950 | 8,138 | -10,922 | -57.3% |