University Park, IL Profile
University Park, IL, population 8,222, is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 17.5 miles from Gary and 17.9 miles from Chicago.
Through the 90's University Park's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of University Park has grown by about 22%. Since 2005 University Park's population has grown by about 4%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 12% |
| African American | 84% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,706 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,861 | 2.31% |
| 2002 | 7,050 | 2.75% |
| 2003 | 7,636 | 8.31% |
| 2004 | 7,823 | 2.45% |
| 2005 | 7,902 | 1.01% |
| 2006 | 8,053 | 1.91% |
| 2007 | 8,073 | 0.25% |
| 2008 | 8,151 | 0.97% |
| 2009 | 8,222 | 0.87% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $50,652 |
Location
| Elevation | 800 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8 Square Miles |
