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 $39,248 with a poverty rate of 42.22%. The median age in Washington Park is 37.5 years: 32.9 years for males, and 44.7 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 | 2,161 | 81.21% |
| Other race | 246 | 9.24% |
| White | 118 | 4.43% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,007 | 2.36 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.09 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 283 | 3.94 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 189 | 1.82 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 79 | 5.28 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 3.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 622 | 36.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 6.22% |
| Some College | 459 | 27.21% |
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 | 1,431 | 1,156 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 58 | 0 |
| Other Race | 116 | 10 | 0 |
| White | 97 | 82 | 7 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | $68,355 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,152 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,036 | $45,595 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,596 | $40,250 | $27,589 |
| Some College | $27,963 | $38,818 | $19,661 |
$30,596
Average Earnings
$40,250
Average Male
$27,589
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.67% of Washington Park residents speak only English, while 7.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,957 | 939 | 47.98% |
| Other | 246 | 42 | 17.07% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 42 | 14.84% |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 100% |
42.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.35%
Male Poverty Rate
42.96%
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 Hispanic, with 14.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.69% |
| Some College | 35.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.95% |
| Male Employed | 17.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,465 | $41,206 |
| Households | $33,036 | $39,248 |
| Married Families | $30,660 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,214 | $36,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.7%
Male Marriage Rate
18.5%
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
96
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 88 | 5.09% |
| White | 8 | 6.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
15.9%
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
54.23%
Born in Washington Park
91.39%
Native Born
8.61%
Foreign Born
8.31%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
91.39% of Washington Park residents were born in the United States, with 54.23% having been born in Illinois. 8.31% 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% |