Washington Park is a village located in Madison County Illinois. Washington Park has a 2024 population of 2,466. Washington Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,573 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington Park is $44,798 with a poverty rate of 37.89%. The median age in Washington Park is 34.5 years: 29.6 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,351 | 78.18% |
| Other race | 146 | 8.45% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 6.02% |
| White | 103 | 5.96% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 633 | 2.26 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.07 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 193 | 3.88 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Married | 96 | 1.93 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 55 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 14.47% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 2.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 38.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 7.14% |
| Some College | 286 | 26.19% |
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 | 908 | 751 | 78 |
| White | 91 | 76 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,632 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,709 | $49,531 | $31,563 |
| Some College | $31,830 | $0 | $28,625 |
$40,709
Average Earnings
$49,531
Average Male
$31,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.3% of Washington Park residents speak only English, while 5.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,147 | 533 | 46.47% |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 100% |
37.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.08%
Male Poverty Rate
40.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington Park is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington Park is Black, with 46.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 37.01% |
| High School | 36.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,837 | $47,153 |
| Households | $42,008 | $44,798 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,265 | $41,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.8%
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
63
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 57 | 5.22% |
| White | 6 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
32.7%
Employment Rate
21.7%
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
61.05%
Born in Washington Park
91.03%
Native Born
8.97%
Foreign Born
8.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
91.03% of Washington Park residents were born in the United States, with 61.05% having been born in Illinois. 8.97% 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 | 2,333 | -26 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 2,359 | -27 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 2,386 | -27 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 2,413 | -26 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,439 | -27 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 2,466 | -27 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 2,493 | -24 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 2,517 | -32 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 2,549 | -24 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 2,573 | -1,293 | -33.45% |
| 2019 | 3,866 | -44 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 3,910 | -33 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 3,943 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,966 | -21 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 3,987 | -43 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 4,030 | -30 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 4,060 | -45 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,105 | -39 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 4,144 | -48 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 4,192 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,345 | -2,086 | -28.07% |
| 1990 | 7,431 | -792 | -9.63% |
| 1980 | 8,223 | -1,301 | -13.66% |
| 1970 | 9,524 | 2,923 | 44.28% |
| 1960 | 6,601 | 761 | 13.03% |
| 1950 | 5,840 | 1,317 | 29.12% |
| 1940 | 4,523 | 686 | 17.88% |
| 1930 | 3,837 | 1,504 | 64.47% |