University Park, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,224
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
10.3%
Median Home
$124,400
Median Income
$62,258
Median Rent
$975
University Park SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
4
University Park, IL Cost Of Living
91
University Park's Overall Cost Of Living
University Park's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | University Park | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
University Park, IL Photos
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Rankings for University Park in Illinois
Map Of University Park, IL
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Population over time in University Park
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,224 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,115 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 7,038 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 7,196 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 6,963 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 6,852 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 6,987 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,034 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 7,037 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 7,329 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in University Park
| Race | University Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 80.9% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in University Park
| Gender | University Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 39.9% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in University Park for adults over 25
| Education | University Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For University Park, Illinois
| Income | University Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
