Demographics in Park Forest, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Park Forest?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

20,898

Male

9,349

44.7%

Female

11,549

55.3%

Median Age

36.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

20.1%

Black

69.8%

Hispanic

8.9%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

3.2%

Other

5.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.1%

High School or Higher

34.0%

Foreign Born

6.1%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

26.8%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Park Forest, IL has a population of 20,898 with a median age of 36.9. The racial makeup is 20.1% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 69.8% Black. About 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.1%.