Park Forest, IL

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Park Forest Overview

21,042
TOTAL POPULATION
9,582
MALE POPULATION
11,460
FEMALE POPULATION
83.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,590
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,816
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,907
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,970
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,372
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Park Forest Zip Codes

Park Forest Area Codes

Race in Park Forest

The most populous races in Park Forest are Black / African American (15,007 | 71.3%), White / Caucasian (4,073 | 19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,529 | 7.3%).
Race in Park Forest
Race# Population% Population
Asian800.4%
Black / African American15,00771.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,5297.3%
Native / Alaskan2871.4%
White / Caucasian4,07319.4%
Two or more Races6223.0%
Some other Race9734.6%
Total21,042100.0%

Ancestry in Park Forest

The most populous ancestries reported in Park Forest are Mexican (1,331 | 6.3%), German (901 | 4.3%), Subsaharan African (765 | 3.6%), American (723 | 3.4%), and African (599 | 2.9%), together accounting for 20.5% of all Park Forest residents.
Ancestry in Park Forest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5992.9%
American7233.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac110.1%
Austrian190.1%
British580.3%
Bulgarian100.1%
Burmese110.1%
Central American640.3%
Central American Indian190.1%
Cherokee280.1%
Costa Rican170.1%
Cuban140.1%
Czech490.2%
Danish240.1%
Dutch1560.7%
Eastern European100.1%
English5122.4%
European400.2%
French1120.5%
French Canadian240.1%
German9014.3%
Ghanaian140.1%
Greek220.1%
Haitian60.0%
Hungarian570.3%
Indian (Asian)410.2%
Iranian390.2%
Irish5652.7%
Italian3411.6%
Jamaican300.1%
Lithuanian1010.5%
Luxembourger110.1%
Mexican1,3316.3%
Mexican American Indian2371.1%
Nigerian1520.7%
Norwegian1240.6%
Pakistani110.1%
Panamanian270.1%
Pennsylvania German110.1%
Polish4602.2%
Puerto Rican740.4%
Russian880.4%
Salvadoran200.1%
Samoan100.1%
Scandinavian380.2%
Scotch-Irish1040.5%
Scottish500.2%
Slovak300.1%
Spaniard120.1%
Subsaharan African7653.6%
Swedish2081.0%
Swiss280.1%
Thai390.2%
Ukrainian50.0%
Welsh290.1%
Yugoslavian820.4%
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Immigrants in Park Forest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Park Forest came from Latin America (454 | 2.2%), Central America (423 | 2.0%), Mexico (405 | 1.9%), Africa (288 | 1.4%), and Europe (155 | 0.7%), together accounting for 8.2% of all Park Forest residents.
Immigrants in Park Forest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2881.4%
Asia510.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina560.3%
Bulgaria100.1%
Canada360.2%
Caribbean310.2%
Central America4232.0%
China270.1%
Costa Rica170.1%
Cuba140.1%
Eastern Asia380.2%
Eastern Europe1090.5%
El Salvador10.0%
England50.0%
Europe1550.7%
Germany50.0%
Ghana250.1%
Hong Kong60.0%
India80.0%
Italy100.1%
Jamaica170.1%
Korea110.1%
Latin America4542.2%
Mexico4051.9%
Nigeria830.4%
Northern Europe100.1%
Poland170.1%
Scotland50.0%
South Central Asia80.0%
South Eastern Asia50.0%
Southern Europe100.1%
Switzerland210.1%
Taiwan160.1%
Thailand50.0%
Western Africa1080.5%
Western Europe260.1%
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Sex and Age in Park Forest

Sex and Age in Park Forest

The most populous age groups in Park Forest are 15 to 19 Years (1,074 | 11.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (885 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Park Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years425 (4.4%)510 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years787 (8.2%)885 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years850 (8.9%)630 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,074 (11.2%)587 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years679 (7.1%)598 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years722 (7.5%)873 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years468 (4.9%)778 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years832 (8.7%)754 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years719 (7.5%)773 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years597 (6.2%)834 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years441 (4.6%)614 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years626 (6.5%)527 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years343 (3.6%)880 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years337 (3.5%)841 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years301 (3.1%)698 (6.1%)
75 to 79 Years131 (1.4%)162 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years127 (1.3%)260 (2.3%)
85 Years and over123 (1.3%)256 (2.2%)
Total9,582 (100.0%)11,460 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Park Forest

Median Family Size in Park Forest

The median family size in Park Forest is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,528 | 52.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.55 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (436 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Park Forest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,528 (52.8%)3.55
Single Male/Father436 (9.1%)3.33
Single Female/Mother1,823 (38.1%)3.36
Total Families4,787 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Park Forest

The median household size in Park Forest is 2.57 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,528 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (3,189 | 40.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Park Forest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,528 (31.7%)3.55
Single Male/Father436 (5.5%)3.50
Single Female/Mother1,823 (22.9%)3.54
Non-family3,189 (40.0%)1.11
Total Households7,976 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Park Forest

Out of a total of 7,976 households in Park Forest, 4,787 (60.0%) are family households, while 3,189 (40.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,760, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,891.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Park Forest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,891 (36.2%)
2-Person Households1,760 (22.1%)283 (3.5%)
3-Person Households1,278 (16.0%)15 (0.2%)
4-Person Households898 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households573 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households160 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households118 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,787 (60.0%)3,189 (40.0%)

Female Fertility in Park Forest

Fertility by Age in Park Forest

Average fertility rate in Park Forest is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Park Forest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years116 (92.1%)52.0
35 to 50 years10 (7.9%)4.0
Total126 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Park Forest

92.1% of women with births (126) in Park Forest are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Park Forest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total116 (92.1%)10 (7.9%)

Fertility by Education in Park Forest

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Park Forest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma85 (67.5%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree41 (32.5%)19.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total126 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Park Forest

7.9% of women with births in Park Forest are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 11.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Park Forest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma75 (88.2%)10 (11.8%)
College or Associate's Degree41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (92.1%)10 (7.9%)

Income in Park Forest

Income Overview in Park Forest

Per Capita Income in Park Forest is $26,590, while median incomes of families and households are $67,816 and $58,907 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,042$26,590
Median Family Income4,787$67,816
Mean Family Income4,787$80,223
Median Household Income7,976$58,907
Mean Household Income7,976$66,788
Income Deficit4,787$10,970
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,0428.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,04291.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,0420.40

Earnings by Sex in Park Forest

Average Earnings in Park Forest are $39,292, $37,180 for men and $40,640 for women, a difference of 8.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Park Forest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,847 (47.0%)$37,180
Female5,462 (53.0%)$40,640
Total10,309 (100.0%)$39,292

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Park Forest

The most common earnings brackets in Park Forest are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (627 | 12.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (627 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Park Forest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less254 (5.2%)167 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999155 (3.2%)131 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499194 (4.0%)274 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99936 (0.7%)204 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499188 (3.9%)188 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999140 (2.9%)127 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499270 (5.6%)106 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999109 (2.2%)171 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499291 (6.0%)102 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999137 (2.8%)170 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999315 (6.5%)375 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999222 (4.6%)275 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999233 (4.8%)397 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999339 (7.0%)357 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999221 (4.6%)356 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999182 (3.7%)408 (7.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999425 (8.8%)627 (11.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999290 (6.0%)317 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999627 (12.9%)534 (9.8%)
$100,000+219 (4.5%)176 (3.2%)
Total4,847 (100.0%)5,462 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Park Forest

Average earnings in Park Forest are $42,022 for men and $44,439 for women, a difference of 5.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,975, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $19,628. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,028, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,495.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Park Forest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$19,628$26,495
High School Diploma$37,794$33,750
College or Associate's Degree$48,580$43,730
Bachelor's Degree$29,880$53,485
Graduate Degree$57,975$54,028
Total$42,022$44,439

Family Income in Park Forest

Family Income Brackets in Park Forest

According to the Park Forest family income data, there are 1,063 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 38 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Park Forest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002154.5%
$10,000 to $14,999380.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993026.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992976.2%
$35,000 to $49,99968514.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,06322.2%
$75,000 to $99,99979016.5%
$100,000 to $149,99984317.6%
$150,000 to $199,9994168.7%
$200,000+1392.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Park Forest

6-person families (150 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Park Forest with $110,887 per family, while 2-person families (1,925 | 40.2%) have the highest median income of $31,998 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Park Forest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,925 (40.2%)$63,996
3-Person Families1,201 (25.1%)$86,412
4-Person Families895 (18.7%)$58,482
5-Person Families498 (10.4%)$84,551
6-Person Families150 (3.1%)$110,887
7+ Person Families118 (2.5%)$0
Total4,787 (100.0%)$67,816

Family Income by Number of Earners in Park Forest

The median family income in Park Forest is $67,816, with families comprising 3+ earners (566) having the highest median family income of $135,600, while families with no earners (385) have the lowest median family income of $33,813, accounting for 11.8% and 8.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Park Forest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners385 (8.0%)$33,813
1 Earner1,882 (39.3%)$58,221
2 Earners1,954 (40.8%)$89,464
3+ Earners566 (11.8%)$135,600
Total4,787 (100.0%)$67,816

Household Income in Park Forest

Household Income Brackets in Park Forest

With 1,715 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Park Forest, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 152 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Park Forest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005907.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992713.4%
$15,000 to $24,99984510.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995907.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,13314.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,71521.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,23615.5%
$100,000 to $149,99999712.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994555.7%
$200,000+1521.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Park Forest

The median household income in Park Forest is $58,907, with the highest median household income of $63,447 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,499 households (31.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 128 households (1.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Park Forest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years128 (1.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,499 (31.3%)$63,447
45 to 64 Years2,943 (36.9%)$63,015
65+ Years2,406 (30.2%)$44,327
Total7,976 (100.0%)$58,907

Poverty in Park Forest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Park Forest

With 15.6% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Park Forest, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (71.7%) and 39 females (55.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Park Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (17.2%)166 (32.6%)
5 Years33 (71.7%)39 (55.7%)
6 to 11 Years75 (6.7%)205 (20.7%)
12 to 14 Years69 (18.3%)128 (28.3%)
15 Years46 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years257 (54.0%)14 (4.7%)
18 to 24 Years58 (6.3%)158 (20.5%)
25 to 34 Years113 (9.5%)299 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years240 (15.5%)373 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years173 (17.1%)219 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years151 (16.3%)267 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years103 (16.4%)163 (10.6%)
75 Years and over77 (20.2%)118 (17.4%)
Total1,468 (15.6%)2,149 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Park Forest

According to the poverty statistics in Park Forest, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Park Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years352 (82.8%)344 (67.4%)
5 Years13 (28.3%)31 (44.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,052 (93.3%)787 (79.3%)
12 to 14 Years307 (81.7%)325 (71.7%)
15 Years302 (86.8%)117 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years219 (46.0%)282 (95.3%)
18 to 24 Years867 (93.7%)614 (79.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,077 (90.5%)1,352 (81.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,311 (84.5%)1,154 (75.6%)
45 to 54 Years840 (82.9%)1,229 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years778 (83.8%)1,132 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years526 (83.6%)1,376 (89.4%)
75 Years and over304 (79.8%)560 (82.6%)
Total7,948 (84.4%)9,303 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Park Forest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Park Forest show that 4.0% or 101 of the total 2,528 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.6%, comprising of 89 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Park Forest
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,283 (99.1%)12 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children858 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children272 (75.3%)89 (24.6%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,427 (96.0%)101 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Park Forest

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Park Forest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)123 (14.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)296 (35.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)63 (37.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)482 (26.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Park Forest

The poverty data for Park Forest shows that 101 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 482 of the single-parent households (21.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 households (24.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 296 household (28.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Park Forest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (0.9%)123 (12.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)296 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children89 (24.6%)63 (27.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (4.0%)482 (21.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Park Forest

Employment by Class of Employer in Park Forest

Among the 9,151 employed individuals in Park Forest, private company employees (5,658 | 61.8%), local government employees (1,049 | 11.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (866 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Park Forest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,65861.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2472.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3163.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations8669.5%
Local Government Employees1,04911.5%
State Government Employees6206.8%
Federal Government Employees3884.2%
Unpaid Family Workers70.1%
Total9,151100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Park Forest

According to the labor force statistics for Park Forest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,489), 62.9% or 10,372 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 871 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.4% or 1,362 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.8% or 80 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Park Forest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years336 (28.1%)80 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Years985 (77.1%)58 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,362 (85.4%)123 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,007 (80.8%)128 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,613 (84.9%)230 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,952 (78.5%)100 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years888 (77.0%)68 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years565 (46.2%)77 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years629 (28.9%)9 (1.4%)
75 Years and over42 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,372 (62.9%)871 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Park Forest

According to labor force statistics for Park Forest, 77.8% of individuals (8,388) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,781) are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 730 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 2,302 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.5% or 490 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Park Forest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School499 (50.7%)118 (12.0%)
High School Diploma1,958 (79.4%)109 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,626 (77.3%)633 (13.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,302 (87.2%)103 (3.9%)
Total8,388 (77.8%)938 (8.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Park Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Park Forest are Community & Social Service (1,168 | 12.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (804 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (619 | 6.5%), Management (499 | 5.2%), and Business & Financial (294 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Park Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Park Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (60.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (94.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (87.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Park Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management160 (32.1%)339 (67.9%)
Business & Financial42 (14.3%)252 (85.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science121 (60.5%)79 (39.5%)
Computers & Mathematics73 (50.3%)72 (49.7%)
Architecture & Engineering48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 330 (28.2%)838 (71.8%)
Education, Arts & Media62 (21.7%)223 (78.2%)
Legal Services & Support36 (57.1%)27 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library78 (12.6%)541 (87.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment154 (76.6%)47 (23.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating161 (20.0%)643 (80.0%)
Health Technologists13 (5.2%)239 (94.8%)
Total (Category)814 (27.5%)2,151 (72.6%)
Total (Overall)4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Park Forest are Security & Protection (415 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (410 | 4.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (230 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (215 | 2.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (214 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Park Forest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Park Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (64.3%), Security & Protection (60.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (56.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (91.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (68.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Park Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)410 (100.0%)
Security & Protection249 (60.0%)166 (40.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention130 (56.5%)100 (43.5%)
Law Enforcement119 (64.3%)66 (35.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving67 (31.3%)147 (68.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance92 (42.8%)123 (57.2%)
Personal Care & Service16 (8.3%)177 (91.7%)
Total (Category)424 (29.3%)1,023 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Park Forest are Office & Administration (1,585 | 16.7%), and Sales & Related (732 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Park Forest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Park Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related319 (43.6%)413 (56.4%)
Office & Administration692 (43.7%)893 (56.3%)
Total (Category)1,011 (43.6%)1,306 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Park Forest are Construction & Extraction (462 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (171 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Park Forest

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Park Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction439 (95.0%)23 (5.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair158 (92.4%)13 (7.6%)
Total (Category)597 (94.3%)36 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Park Forest are Transportation (862 | 9.1%), Material Moving (656 | 6.9%), and Production (626 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Park Forest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Park Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production487 (77.8%)139 (22.2%)
Transportation664 (77.0%)198 (23.0%)
Material Moving471 (71.8%)185 (28.2%)
Total (Category)1,622 (75.6%)522 (24.3%)
Total (Overall)4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Park Forest

Employment Industries in Park Forest

The major employment industries in Park Forest include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,041 | 21.5%), Retail Trade (1,091 | 11.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (1,090 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (1,019 | 10.7%), and Educational Services (886 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Park Forest

Employment Industries by Sex in Park Forest

The Park Forest industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (96.1%), and Information (81.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.0%), Educational Services (82.8%), and Public Administration (71.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Park Forest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction396 (96.1%)16 (3.9%)
Manufacturing771 (75.7%)248 (24.3%)
Wholesale Trade98 (42.8%)131 (57.2%)
Retail Trade495 (45.4%)596 (54.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing694 (63.7%)396 (36.3%)
Utilities103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information107 (81.7%)24 (18.3%)
Finance & Insurance88 (32.0%)187 (68.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing232 (77.8%)66 (22.2%)
Professional & Scientific192 (73.6%)69 (26.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support231 (67.7%)110 (32.3%)
Educational Services152 (17.2%)734 (82.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance348 (17.1%)1,693 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services217 (56.8%)165 (43.2%)
Public Administration139 (28.2%)353 (71.8%)
Total4,468 (47.0%)5,038 (53.0%)

Education in Park Forest

School Enrollment in Park Forest

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,526 students in Park Forest are high school (1,550 | 28.1%), elementary school (1,388 | 25.1%), and middle school (1,080 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Park Forest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool661.2%
Kindergarten2875.2%
Elementary School1,38825.1%
Middle School1,08019.5%
High School1,55028.1%
College / Undergraduate83415.1%
Graduate / Professional3215.8%
Total5,526100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Park Forest

Out of a total of 5,526 students who are enrolled in schools in Park Forest, 558 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,968 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 92 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Park Forest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,538 (97.2%)45 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,212 (92.4%)99 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,120 (90.3%)120 (9.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds148 (61.7%)92 (38.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds321 (91.4%)30 (8.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds311 (84.3%)58 (15.7%)
35 Years and over271 (70.8%)112 (29.2%)
Total4,968 (89.9%)558 (10.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Park Forest

Business (944 | 24.9%), education (567 | 15.0%), arts & humanities (363 | 9.6%), psychology (305 | 8.1%), and science & technology (300 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 3,784 individuals in Park Forest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Park Forest
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics411.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1153.0%
Physical & Health Sciences691.8%
Psychology3058.1%
Social Sciences2266.0%
Engineering1293.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies421.1%
Science & Technology3007.9%
Business94424.9%
Education56715.0%
Literature & Languages1022.7%
Liberal Arts & History1363.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2255.9%
Communications2205.8%
Arts & Humanities3639.6%
Total3,784100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Park Forest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Park Forest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Park Forest are males with 2 vehicles (2,030, accounting for 46.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,858, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Park Forest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle53 (1.2%)47 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle1,328 (30.4%)1,646 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles2,030 (46.6%)1,858 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles719 (16.5%)890 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles218 (5.0%)322 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (0.3%)11 (0.2%)
Total4,361 (100.0%)4,774 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Park Forest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Park Forest are 10 to 14 minutes (1,448 commuters, 16.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,276 commuters, 14.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (971 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Park Forest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes931.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4715.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,44816.7%
15 to 19 Minutes88910.2%
20 to 24 Minutes97111.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3954.5%
30 to 34 Minutes92710.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4124.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3193.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,27614.7%
60 to 89 Minutes90010.4%
90 or more Minutes5746.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Park Forest

The most common commute times in Park Forest are 10 to 14 minutes (805 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (655 commuters, 14.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Park Forest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (0.3%)79 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes70 (1.7%)401 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes805 (19.0%)643 (14.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes407 (9.6%)482 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes440 (10.4%)531 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes287 (6.8%)108 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes468 (11.1%)459 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes257 (6.1%)155 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes266 (6.3%)53 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes621 (14.7%)655 (14.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes307 (7.2%)593 (13.4%)
90 or more Minutes290 (6.9%)284 (6.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Park Forest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Park Forest are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (569, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (768, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Park Forest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM320 (7.6%)235 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM279 (6.6%)235 (5.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM310 (7.3%)272 (6.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM370 (8.7%)433 (9.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM409 (9.7%)603 (13.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM525 (12.4%)768 (17.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM170 (4.0%)285 (6.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM281 (6.6%)461 (10.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22 (0.5%)148 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM276 (6.5%)286 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM199 (4.7%)144 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM60 (1.4%)53 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM569 (13.5%)289 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM442 (10.4%)231 (5.2%)
Total4,232 (100.0%)4,443 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Park Forest

Occupancy by Ownership in Park Forest

Of the total 7,976 dwellings in Park Forest, owner-occupied units account for 4,888 (61.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,088 (38.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Park Forest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,88861.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,08838.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,976100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Park Forest

Occupancy by Household Size in Park Forest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,89136.2%
2-Person Household2,04325.6%
3-Person Household1,29316.2%
4+ Person Household1,74921.9%
Total Housing Units7,976100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Park Forest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Park Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,957 (67.7%)934 (32.3%)
2-Person Household1,279 (62.6%)764 (37.4%)
3-Person Household657 (50.8%)636 (49.2%)
4+ Person Household995 (56.9%)754 (43.1%)
Total Housing Units4,888 (61.3%)3,088 (38.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Park Forest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Park Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School235 (53.6%)203 (46.4%)
High School Diploma876 (50.8%)849 (49.2%)
College/Associate Degree2,130 (63.7%)1,216 (36.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,647 (66.8%)820 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Park Forest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Park Forest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years82510.3%
35 to 44 Years1,80222.6%
45 to 54 Years1,46218.3%
55 to 64 Years1,48118.6%
65 to 74 Years1,65120.7%
75 to 84 Years4405.5%
85 Years and Over3154.0%
Total7,976100.0%

Housing Finances in Park Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Park Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Park Forest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,888 (61.3%)$59,920
Renter-Occupied3,088 (38.7%)$57,015
Average7,976 (100.0%)$58,907

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Park Forest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Park Forest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000244 (5.0%)207 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99967 (1.4%)72 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99982 (1.7%)187 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999223 (4.6%)144 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999328 (6.7%)150 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999343 (7.0%)244 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999659 (13.5%)475 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,233 (25.2%)484 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999659 (13.5%)576 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999604 (12.4%)393 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more446 (9.1%)156 (5.1%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)3,088 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Park Forest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Park Forest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300681 (13.9%)22 (0.7%)
$300 to $499596 (12.2%)70 (2.3%)
$500 to $799893 (18.3%)331 (10.7%)
$800 to $999495 (10.1%)360 (11.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,210 (24.7%)890 (28.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999695 (14.2%)978 (31.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499220 (4.5%)278 (9.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99972 (1.5%)15 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more26 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)3,088 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Park Forest

Housing Structures in Park Forest

Housing Structures in Park Forest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,99562.6%
Single Unit, Attached1,96824.7%
2 Unit Apartments1111.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1481.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1041.3%
10 or more Apartments6508.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total7,976100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Park Forest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Park Forest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,467 (69.4%)1,528 (30.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1,233 (62.6%)735 (37.3%)
2 Unit Apartments5 (4.5%)106 (95.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments63 (42.6%)85 (57.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments76 (73.1%)28 (26.9%)
10 or more Apartments44 (6.8%)606 (93.2%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,888 (61.3%)3,088 (38.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Park Forest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Park Forest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room44 (0.9%)69 (2.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms36 (0.7%)404 (13.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,854 (37.9%)979 (31.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,989 (40.7%)1,449 (46.9%)
8 or more Rooms965 (19.7%)187 (6.1%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)3,088 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Park Forest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Park Forest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,622 (94.6%)2,530 (81.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas40 (0.8%)65 (2.1%)
Electricity178 (3.6%)470 (15.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels39 (0.8%)23 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used9 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)3,088 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Park Forest

Household Vehicle Usage in Park Forest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle193 (4.0%)168 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle2,343 (47.9%)1,606 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles1,660 (34.0%)1,016 (32.9%)
3 or more Vehicles692 (14.2%)298 (9.7%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)3,088 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Park Forest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Park Forest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,5542,334
Median Property Value$68,900$111,400
Median Household Income$56,905$346
Monthly Housing Costs$530$26
Real Estate Taxes$3,067$243

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Park Forest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Park Forest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,115 (43.7%)234 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999470 (18.4%)777 (33.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999918 (35.9%)1,305 (55.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99925 (1.0%)11 (0.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (0.4%)7 (0.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99916 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,554 (100.0%)2,334 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Park Forest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Park Forest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00093 (3.6%)35 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999443 (17.3%)218 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999199 (7.8%)190 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999379 (14.8%)144 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999761 (29.8%)280 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999311 (12.2%)472 (20.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999268 (10.5%)348 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more100 (3.9%)336 (14.4%)
Total2,554 (100.0%)2,334 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Park Forest

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Park Forest
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,768 (69.2%)66,142 (2,833.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x306 (12.0%)1,493 (64.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x110 (4.3%)199 (8.5%)
4.0x or more360 (14.1%)96 (4.1%)
Total2,554 (100.0%)2,334 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Park Forest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Park Forest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800402 (15.7%)2 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499108 (4.2%)90 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,277 (50.0%)106 (4.5%)
Total2,554 (100.0%)2,334 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Park Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Park Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Park Forest
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,036 (98.6%)15 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,240 (95.6%)197 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,556 (88.1%)210 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years2,275 (87.3%)332 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,640 (85.8%)438 (14.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,299 (93.4%)162 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,185 (93.9%)143 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,157 (99.5%)11 (0.5%)
75 Years and older1,059 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,447 (92.8%)1,508 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Park Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Park Forest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,036 (98.6%)15 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,240 (95.6%)197 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,556 (88.1%)210 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Park Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Park Forest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,794 (91.5%)261 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,502 (87.8%)487 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,858 (91.6%)353 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,173 (95.5%)149 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over5,652 (95.7%)255 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Park Forest

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Park Forest
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6668 (63.6%)416 (39.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,472 (55.7%)2,082 (46.9%)
19 to 25 Years303 (17.2%)1,336 (75.6%)
25 to 34 Years555 (21.3%)1,773 (68.0%)
35 to 44 Years891 (28.9%)1,841 (59.8%)
45 to 54 Years684 (27.8%)1,624 (66.0%)
55 to 64 Years860 (36.9%)1,407 (60.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,968 (90.8%)1,222 (56.4%)
75 Years and over1,031 (97.4%)516 (48.7%)
Total9,432 (45.0%)12,217 (58.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Park Forest

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Park Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years314 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years95 (4.5%)249 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years590 (16.9%)745 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years196 (31.2%)413 (26.8%)
75 Years and over181 (47.5%)404 (59.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Park Forest

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Park Forest: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years63 (3.0%)6 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years88 (2.5%)74 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years29 (4.6%)102 (6.6%)
75 Years and over80 (21.0%)153 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Park Forest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years57 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.6%)43 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years172 (4.9%)87 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (4.3%)26 (1.7%)
75 Years and over58 (15.2%)90 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Park Forest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years158 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (1.5%)215 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years283 (8.1%)222 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years88 (14.0%)53 (3.4%)
75 Years and over86 (22.6%)145 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Park Forest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.6%)48 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years264 (7.6%)480 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years150 (23.8%)279 (18.1%)
75 Years and over155 (40.7%)258 (38.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Park Forest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.6%)14 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years129 (3.7%)152 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years42 (6.7%)93 (6.0%)
75 Years and over84 (22.1%)127 (18.7%)

Technology Access in Park Forest

Computing Device Access in Park Forest

Computing Device Access in Park Forest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,16577.3%
Smartphone6,75884.7%
Tablet4,97762.4%
No Computing Device5206.5%
Total7,976100.0%

Internet Access in Park Forest

Internet Access in Park Forest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.1%
Broadband Home6,50181.5%
Cellular Data Only5256.6%
Satellite Internet5547.0%
No Internet7439.3%
Total7,976100.0%

Park Forest Summary

History

Park Forest is a village located in Cook and Will counties in the state of Illinois. It is a suburb of Chicago and is located about 30 miles south of the city. The village was founded in 1948 and was the first planned community of its kind in the United States. It was designed to provide affordable housing for veterans returning from World War II. The village was designed to be a self-contained community with its own schools, shopping centers, parks, and other amenities.
The village was originally planned by the American Community Builders, a company founded by developer Philip M. Klutznick. The village was designed to be a model community, with a focus on providing affordable housing for veterans and their families. The village was designed to be a racially integrated community, with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses.
The village was officially incorporated in 1949 and the first mayor was elected in 1950. The village has grown steadily since then, and today it is home to over 22,000 people.

Geography

Park Forest is located in Cook and Will counties in the state of Illinois. It is located about 30 miles south of Chicago and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The village is bordered by Matteson to the north, Richton Park to the east, University Park to the south, and Olympia Fields to the west.
The village covers an area of 8.3 square miles and has a population density of 2,717 people per square mile. The village is located in the Kankakee River watershed and is home to several small lakes and ponds.

Economy

Park Forest has a diverse economy, with a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service-based businesses. The village is home to several large employers, including the University of Chicago Medical Center, the University of Chicago Hospitals, and the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The village is also home to several industrial parks, which provide employment opportunities for local residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Park Forest had a population of 21,975. The racial makeup of the village was 57.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the village was $24,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Park Forest is a diverse community, with a mix of races, ethnicities, and incomes. The village is home to a variety of businesses, from large employers to small businesses, and provides employment opportunities for local residents. The village is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, providing residents with a variety of activities and amenities.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Park Forest?
Total Population of Park Forest is 21,042.
What is the Total Male Population of Park Forest?
Total Male Population of Park Forest is 9,582.
What is the Total Female Population of Park Forest?
Total Female Population of Park Forest is 11,460.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Park Forest?
There are 83.61 Males per 100 Females in Park Forest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Park Forest?
There are 119.60 Females per 100 Males in Park Forest.
What is the Median Population Age in Park Forest?
Median Population Age in Park Forest is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Park Forest
Average Family Size in Park Forest is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Park Forest
Average Household Size in Park Forest is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Park Forest?
Per Capita income in Park Forest is $26,590.
What is the Median Family Income in Park Forest?
Median Family Income in Park Forest is $67,816.
What is the Median Household income in Park Forest?
Median Household Income in Park Forest is $58,907.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Park Forest?
Income or Wage Gap in Park Forest is 8.5%.
Women in Park Forest earn 91.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Park Forest?
Family Income Deficit in Park Forest is $10,970.
Families that are below poverty line in Park Forest earn $10,970 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Park Forest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Park Forest is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Park Forest?
There are 10,372 People in the Labor Forcein in Park Forest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Park Forest?
62.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Park Forest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Park Forest?
Unemployment Rate in Park Forest is 8.4%.