University Park village, Illinois
CityPopulation: 7,109 (2023 estimate)
Census Bureau data for University Park village from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — University Park village
- What is the median household income in University Park village?
- The median household income in University Park village is $65,580 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in University Park village?
- The poverty rate in University Park village is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in University Park village?
- $137,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in University Park village?
- The median gross rent in University Park village is $1,530 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of University Park village residents have a college degree?
- 24.3% of adults in University Park village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,109
Median Income
$65,580
Median Home Value
$137,800
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.2%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,330 (+25.5%)
Home Value:
+$13,700 (+11%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.6 pp (+28.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.7 pp (-13.2%)
Unemployment:
+7.2 pp (+80%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,109
Median Age
32.0
Female
57.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 8.9%
Black 84.8%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Other 1.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.2%
Puerto Rican
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$65,580
±$8,904
-$16,122 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,602
Median Family Income
$64,864
Poverty Rate
11.8%
+3.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
6.1%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
12.7%
$50–75k
26.4%
$75–100k
14.5%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
5.6%
$200k+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,576
Owner-Occupied
61.0%
Renter-Occupied
39.0%
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Median Home Value
$137,800
-$112,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,530
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
54.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.0%
$50–100k
17.9%
$100–200k
22.3%
$200–300k
13.7%
$300–500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.2%
$500–1k
10.2%
$1–1.5k
26.5%
$1.5–2k
34.8%
$2–2.5k
7.8%
$2.5–3.5k
9.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
22.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.9%
Single-fam. att.
23.6%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
10.0%
Mobile home
4.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.6%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
47.0%
2000–2009
12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.3%
-12.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.5%
Some College / Associate
31.5%
Less Than High School
0.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.2%
+10.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.9%
Self-Employed
4.2%
Government Workers
18.3%
Private For-Profit
77.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.6%
Retail
18.4%
Transportation
13.0%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Public Admin
7.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Finance
5.2%
Construction
3.7%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Sales
28.3%
Management
25.4%
Production
23.2%
Food Prep
17.1%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
34.9 min
Drove Alone
70.8%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
4.7%
Work from Home
6.9%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,329
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.3%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
9.9%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
5.6%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 28.4%
Working age (18–64): 71.6%
65 and over: 10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.9%
Naturalized Citizen
61.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
83.5%
Latin America
11.7%
Europe
2.3%
Asia
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.6%
With a Disability
14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.0%
Uninsured
4.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.4%
Has a Computer
97.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023