University Park Population History 1990 - 2023

University Park Population Facts

What is the current population of University Park?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of University Park is 7,002. University Park, Illinois is the 3,995th largest city in the US.

What county is University Park, Illinois in?

Parts of University Park are located within Cook County and Will County.

What is the size of University Park, Illinois in square miles?

University Park has an area of 10.8 square miles.

What was the peak population of University Park?

The peak population of University Park was in 2010, when its population was 7,129. In 2010, University Park was the 3,739th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 3,995th largest city in the US. University Park is currently 1.8% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is University Park growing?

University Park has grown 3.9% since the 2000. University Park, Illinois's growth is about average. 52% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the population density of University Park, Illinois?

University Park has a population density of 657.8 people per square mile.

University Park Demographics

What is the voting age population of University Park, Illinois?

The total voting age population of University Park, Illinois, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 4,854. The voting age population is 37.9% male and 62.1% female.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 9.8% of the residents of University Park are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of University Park, Illinois?

The racial demographics of University Park are 85.4% Black, 8.7% White, 5.5% Two or more races, 0.2% Asian and 0.2% Other. Additionally, 3.8% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois residents are below the poverty line?

In University Park, 10.0% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 10.6%. On a per-household basis, 9.2% of families are below the poverty line in University Park.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 62.5% of University Park residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among University Park, Illinois residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 95.8% of University Park residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 28.0% have a bachelor's degree and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among University Park residents aged 5 and older, 6.2% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.6% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.4% speak an Asian language.

University Park Income & Labor Statistics

What is the unemployment rate in University Park, Illinois?

The unemployment rate in University Park is 9.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois residents work for the government?

In University Park, 20.8% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in University Park, Illinois?

The median household income in University Park is $52,250.

University Park Housing & Rent Statistics

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in University Park, Illinois?

In University Park, 53.8% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in University Park, Illinois?

Renters occupy 46.2% of housing units in University Park.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in University Park, 2.7% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of University Park, Illinois housing units were built after 2000?

In University Park, 9.1% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 260 units.

What is the median monthly rent in University Park, Illinois?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in University Park is $978.

What percentage of households in University Park, Illinois have broadband internet?

In University Park, 82.6% of households have an active broadband internet connection.