Demographics & People — Palos Heights, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,817 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,000 |
|---|
| Median Age | 50.2 |
|---|
| Total Households | 4,495 |
|---|
| Family Households | 3,337 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.2133 (somewhat diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,553 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 308 |
|---|
| Asian | 43 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,059 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Irish | 2,866 |
| German | 2,237 |
| Polish | 1,901 |
| Other groups | 1,678 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,612 |
| Italian | 1,546 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,059 |
| English | 602 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 590 |
| Dutch | 558 |
Language
| English Only | 9,466 |
|---|
| Spanish | 648 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 11,230 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 573 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 9,795 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.9 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palos Heights, Illinois.
