Washington Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,728
Population
678/sq mi density
$42,008
Median Income
$16,863 per capita
$43,200
Home Value
$34,437 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$42,008 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,200 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,728
Census 2023
Population Density
678
per square mile
Land Area
1.0
square miles (2.5 km²)
Median Age
34.5 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 78.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
6%
Black
78.2%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.3%
Spanish
7.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.0%
Veterans
4.8%
20% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.6%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.2%
28% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,728 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 678 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.0% |
| Veterans | 4.8% |
| Disability | 16.6% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% |
| Broadband Access | 71.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |