Demographics & People — University Park, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,109 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,800 |
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| Median Age | 32.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,329 |
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| Family Households | 1,832 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2832 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 710 |
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| Black or African American | 6,026 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 444 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,115 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,724 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,031 |
| African | 945 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 461 |
| Polish | 212 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 198 |
| American | 180 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 176 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 139 |
Language
| English Only | 6,094 |
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| Spanish | 124 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,451 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 150 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,190 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 39.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.3% |
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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 University Park, Illinois.
