Demographics & People — Palos Park, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,832 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,800 |
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| Median Age | 59.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,052 |
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| Family Households | 1,432 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1762 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,306 |
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| Black or African American | 186 |
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| Asian | 71 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,087 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 936 |
| Irish | 721 |
| Polish | 525 |
| Italian | 474 |
| English | 425 |
| Other groups | 419 |
| Lithuanian | 277 |
| Swedish | 222 |
| Czech | 191 |
Language
| English Only | 4,073 |
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| Spanish | 110 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,759 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 289 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,120 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 28.8% |
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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 Park, Illinois.
