University Park, IL Demographics
A map of University Park's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 6,199 | 86.8% |
White | 346 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 289 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 230 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 63 | 0.9% |
Asian | 18 | 0.3% |
University Park, Illinois had a population of 7,145 in 2020. It was 4.8% White, 86.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of University Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is the 282nd 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).
University Park's White Population
346 residents of University Park identify as White, or 4.8%. This makes the White share of the population of University Park considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is ranked #1453 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
University Park is less White than neighboring Richton Park (6.3% White), Monee (57.1% White), Park Forest (17.7% White), Matteson (9.6% White), and Olympia Fields (14.9% White).
University Park's Black Population
6,199 residents of University Park identify as Black, or 86.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of University Park considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
University Park is more Black than neighboring Richton Park (86% Black), Monee (26.3% Black), Park Forest (69.3% Black), Matteson (82% Black), and Olympia Fields (77.3% Black).
University Park's Asian Population
18 residents of University Park identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of University Park slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
University Park is less Asian than neighboring Richton Park (0.7% Asian), Monee (2.3% Asian), Park Forest (0.7% Asian), Matteson (1% Asian), and Olympia Fields (1.4% Asian).
University Park's Hispanic Population
289 residents of University Park identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of University Park less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is ranked #600 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
University Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Olympia Fields (3.1% Hispanic). University Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Richton Park (4.2% Hispanic), Monee (10.5% Hispanic), Park Forest (7.8% Hispanic), and Matteson (4.2% Hispanic).
University Park's Native American/Other Population
63 residents of University Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of University Park 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, University Park is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
University Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richton Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Monee (0.4% Native American/Other), Park Forest (0.8% Native American/Other), Matteson (0.6% Native American/Other), and Olympia Fields (0.8% Native American/Other).
University Park's Multiracial Population
230 residents of University Park identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of University Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, University Park is ranked #833 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
University Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Richton Park (2.3% Multiracial), Matteson (2.6% Multiracial), and Olympia Fields (2.4% Multiracial). University Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Monee (3.3% Multiracial), and Park Forest (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.