Demographics & People — Palos Hills, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,139 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 7,327 |
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| Family Households | 4,503 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2888 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,936 |
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| Black or African American | 870 |
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| Asian | 325 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,937 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Polish | 5,709 |
| Other groups | 2,848 |
| German | 2,261 |
| Irish | 1,944 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,819 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,456 |
| Italian | 1,442 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,156 |
| American | 844 |
| English | 666 |
Language
| English Only | 10,190 |
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| Spanish | 921 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,690 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 797 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,573 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palos Hills, Illinois.
