Park Forest, IL Demographics

A map of Park Forest's Population by Race

Park Forest, Illinois had a population of 21,687 in 2020. It was 17.7% White, 69.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Park Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is the 111th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Park Forest's White Population

3,828 residents of Park Forest identify as White, or 17.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Park Forest considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #1424 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more White than neighboring Olympia Fields (14.9% White), University Park (4.8% White), and Richton Park (6.3% White). Park Forest is less White than neighboring South Chicago Heights (31.5% White), and Flossmoor (30.5% White).

Park Forest's Black Population

15,022 residents of Park Forest identify as Black, or 69.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Park Forest considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more Black than neighboring South Chicago Heights (16.7% Black), and Flossmoor (58.2% Black). Park Forest is less Black than neighboring Olympia Fields (77.3% Black), University Park (86.8% Black), and Richton Park (86% Black).

Park Forest's Asian Population

150 residents of Park Forest identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Park Forest slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #471 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more Asian than neighboring University Park (0.3% Asian). Park Forest is less Asian than neighboring Olympia Fields (1.4% Asian), South Chicago Heights (1.6% Asian), and Flossmoor (1.9% Asian).

Park Forest's Hispanic Population

1,682 residents of Park Forest identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Park Forest slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #337 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more Hispanic than neighboring Olympia Fields (3.1% Hispanic), University Park (4% Hispanic), Richton Park (4.2% Hispanic), and Flossmoor (4.8% Hispanic). Park Forest is less Hispanic than neighboring South Chicago Heights (47.2% Hispanic).

Park Forest's Native American/Other Population

165 residents of Park Forest identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Park Forest roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Chicago Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Richton Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Flossmoor (0.6% Native American/Other). Park Forest is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Park Forest's Multiracial Population

840 residents of Park Forest identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Park Forest roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Park Forest is ranked #552 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Park Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Olympia Fields (2.4% Multiracial), University Park (3.2% Multiracial), South Chicago Heights (2.6% Multiracial), and Richton Park (2.3% Multiracial). Park Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Flossmoor (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.