University Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,109
Population
663/sq mi density
$65,580
Median Income
$25,435 per capita
$137,800
Home Value
$197,599 Zillow
$1,530
Median Rent
37.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,739 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,580 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, $1,530/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,109
Census 2023
Population Density
663
per square mile
Land Area
10.7
square miles (27.8 km²)
Median Age
32.4 yrs
17% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 84.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
10%
Black
84.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.5%
Spanish
6.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
2.6%
57% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.4%
11% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% 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 | 7,109 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 663 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 42.7% |
| Female | 57.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 84.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 2.6% |
| Disability | 14.4% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |