Forest Park, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Forest Park, Illinois is 14,000 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 177th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $81,323, the median home value is $293,800, and the median age is 40.0.
The population has declined 2.3% since 2010 (14,175 → 13,846).
14,000
Population
5828
People / sq mi
$81,323
Median Income
$293,800
Median Home Value
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Forest Park covers 2.4 sq mi of land at 5828 people per square mile.
About Forest Park, IL
What distinguishes Forest Park is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 5,828 people per square mile. Forest Park is a city in Illinois with a population of 14,000.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,323 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $293,800, with typical rent around $1,352.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 49.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 19.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Forest Park: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Forest Park village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Forest Park village had a population of 14,175 in 2010 and 13,846 in 2024, a -2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,279 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.16%.
13,846
Population (2024)
14,175
Population (2010)
14,279
Peak (2020)
-0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,175 |
| 2011 | 14,212 |
| 2012 | 14,242 |
| 2013 | 14,255 |
| 2014 | 14,230 |
| 2015 | 14,151 |
| 2016 | 14,051 |
| 2017 | 13,919 |
| 2018 | 13,780 |
| 2019 | 13,704 |
| 2020 | 14,279 |
| 2021 | 14,009 |
| 2022 | 13,821 |
| 2023 | 13,769 |
| 2024 | 13,846 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,323
Median Household Income
$55,165
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$293,800
Median Home Value
$1,352
Median Rent
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
49.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
10.8%
Drive Alone
54.9%
Public Transit
19.0%
Work From Home
29.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.8%
Foreign Born
84.6%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
13.7%
With Disability
94.6%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Information | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Retail Trade | 7.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.7% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Park, Illinois has a population of 14,000 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 177th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Forest Park, Illinois is $81,323, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Forest Park, Illinois is $293,800, with median monthly rent at $1,352 and a homeownership rate of 53.6%.
The median age in Forest Park, Illinois is 40.0 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has declined 2.3% since 2010 (14,175 → 13,846).
Forest Park village, IL Climate
Forest Park village, IL has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 942 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
942
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 45 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 40 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 67 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 96 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 92 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 101 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 95 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 104 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 90 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 69 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 79 mm |
| December | -2° / 28° | 64 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Forest Park village, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Forest Park village, IL are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.