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.

Palos Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,816

Median Agei

59.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%4,211

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%252

Black

3.6%175

Two or More

1.7%80

Asian

1.5%74

Other

0.5%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%100

High School Diploma

20.7%817

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%302

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%312

Associate's Degree

4.4%175

Bachelor's Degree

27%1,066

Master's Degree

17.7%700

Professional Degree

5.1%203

Doctorate

1.7%69

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

51.7%

Graduate+

24.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$464,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.8%1,828

Renter-Occupied

10.2%208

Total Units

2,184

Homeownership

89.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%12

$150K–$200K

1.7%31

$200K–$300K

16.2%296

$300K–$500K

36.3%663

$500K–$1M

28.8%527

$1M+

16.4%299

Rent Distribution

Under $500

134

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%95

2000–2009

16.3%356

1990–1999

10%219

1980–1989

15.4%336

1970–1979

9.6%210

1960–1969

8%174

1950–1959

21.4%468

1940–1949

4.7%103

1939 or earlier

10.2%223

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86%1,750

Electricity

10.4%211

No Fuel

3.1%64

Fuel Oil

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,696

Mean Household Incomei

$221,877

Per Capita Incomei

$94,436

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

2,150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%102

$10K–$15K

5.4%110

$15K–$20K

2.5%50

$20K–$25K

4.3%87

$25K–$30K

2.2%44

$30K–$35K

2.3%47

$35K–$40K

0.5%11

$40K–$45K

3.4%69

$45K–$50K

2.8%58

$50K–$60K

2.3%46

$60K–$75K

9.1%185

$75K–$100K

3.3%67

$100K–$125K

7.4%151

$125K–$150K

9.9%201

$150K–$200K

9.6%196

$200K+

30.1%612

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

202/PRAC81 homes97% occupied$431/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $121,696/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

71%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

29%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,048

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,048

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

309(7.7% of civilian adults)