Posen is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Posen has a 2024 population of 5,255. Posen is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,570 in 2020.
The average household income in Posen is $74,426 with a poverty rate of 4.57%. The median age in Posen is 32.2 years: 30.5 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Posen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,704 | 49.69% |
| Other race | 1,532 | 28.15% |
| Black or African American | 713 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 8.38% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,607 | 3.39 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 886 | 4.04 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.17 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 252 | 3.75 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 121 | 4.26 | 100 | 0 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 10% |
| Associates Degree | 359 | 11.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 430 | 13.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 2.16% |
| High School Graduate | 948 | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 14.19% |
| Some College | 583 | 18.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,897 | 1,288 | 223 |
| Other Race | 799 | 483 | 34 |
| White | 775 | 689 | 143 |
| Black | 441 | 396 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 226 | 199 | 8 |
| Asian | 37 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 29.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,842 | $0 | $47,171 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,375 | $46,436 | $27,396 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,353 | $31,343 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,208 | $45,114 | $30,234 |
| Some College | $45,111 | $46,377 | $26,310 |
$43,208
Average Earnings
$45,114
Average Male
$30,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.26% of Posen residents speak only English, while 57.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 887 | 105 | 11.84% |
| Other | 1,532 | 98 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,790 | 98 | 2.59% |
| Black | 713 | 45 | 6.31% |
4.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.99%
Male Poverty Rate
5.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Posen is White, with 11.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Posen is Hispanic, with 2.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
| Some College | 1.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.14% |
| Female Employed | 2.11% |
| Male Employed | 0.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,281 | $80,499 |
| Households | $60,094 | $74,426 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,111 | $38,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
172
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 5.82% |
| Black | 64 | 12.05% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
54.3%
Born in Posen
73.63%
Native Born
26.37%
Foreign Born
18.54%
Non Citizen
7.83%
Naturalized
73.63% of Posen residents were born in the United States, with 54.3% having been born in Illinois. 18.54% 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 | 4,861 | -79 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 4,940 | -79 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 5,019 | -78 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 5,097 | -79 | -1.53% |
| 2025 | 5,176 | -79 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 5,255 | -79 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 5,334 | -41 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 5,375 | -93 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 5,468 | -102 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 5,570 | -288 | -4.92% |
| 2019 | 5,858 | -50 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 5,908 | -60 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 5,968 | -52 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 6,020 | -40 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 6,060 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 6,092 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 6,099 | 11 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 6,088 | 17 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 6,071 | 17 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,054 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,730 | 504 | 11.93% |
| 1990 | 4,226 | -416 | -8.96% |
| 1980 | 4,642 | -856 | -15.57% |
| 1970 | 5,498 | 637 | 13.1% |