Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forest Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,943

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51%7,107

Black

24%3,351

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%1,735

Asian

8.8%1,225

Two or More

2.8%384

Other

1%140

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%388

High School Diploma

11.9%1,275

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%632

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%1,550

Associate's Degree

7.2%770

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%3,065

Master's Degree

16.3%1,747

Professional Degree

3.2%339

Doctorate

3.4%369

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

51.5%

Graduate+

22.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$304,700

Median Renti

$1,367

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%3,743

Renter-Occupied

47.2%3,342

Total Units

7,649

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%73

$50K–$100K

2.6%96

$100K–$150K

16.9%634

$150K–$200K

7.5%281

$200K–$300K

19.7%736

$300K–$500K

40%1,499

$500K–$1M

11.2%421

$1M+

0.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

201

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

404

$1,000–$1,250

687

$1,250–$1,500

682

$1,500–$2,000

612

$2,000+

669

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%165

2000–2009

5.2%400

1990–1999

1.9%147

1980–1989

2%153

1970–1979

14.6%1,117

1960–1969

17.9%1,366

1950–1959

6.1%466

1940–1949

2.4%182

1939 or earlier

47.8%3,653

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.7%5,290

Electricity

23.1%1,638

Other

1%71

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%43

No Fuel

0.6%43

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,221

Mean Household Incomei

$106,631

Per Capita Incomei

$54,640

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

7,841

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%378

$10K–$15K

2.1%148

$15K–$20K

3.1%222

$20K–$25K

3.4%240

$25K–$30K

1.9%137

$30K–$35K

5.2%366

$35K–$40K

2.5%179

$40K–$45K

3%214

$45K–$50K

2.6%185

$50K–$60K

6.3%445

$60K–$75K

13%921

$75K–$100K

13.9%982

$100K–$125K

11%777

$125K–$150K

6.1%429

$150K–$200K

9.5%674

$200K+

11.1%788

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

182

Residentsi

217

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes93% occupied$387/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 860 homes100% occupied$455/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,221/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

84.5%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

13%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

61.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.6% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,397

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,492

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

664(5.7% of civilian adults)