Park Forest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20,898
Population
4,213/sq mi density
$62,305
Median Income
$29,400 per capita
$106,200
Home Value
$161,174 Zillow
$1,341
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
283
Violent Crime/100K
1,523 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,305 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $1,341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,898
Census 2023
Population Density
4,213
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (5.0 km²)
Median Age
36.9 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 69.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
20.1%
Black
69.8%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.6%
Spanish
7.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.1%
Veterans
4.3%
28% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.9%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.1%
17% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,898 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,213 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.7% |
| Female | 55.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.1% |
| Veterans | 4.3% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.9% |
| Uninsured | 7.1% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |