Forest Park, IL population by race
The table below shows Forest Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,884 | 55.66% |
| Black or African American | 3,578 | 25.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 946 | 6.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 855 | 6.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 822 | 5.80% |
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Forest Park population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Forest Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Forest Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Forest Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.66% are white, 25.26% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.68% are Asian, 6.04% are some other race and 5.80% are multiracial.
Forest Park 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Forest Park is White with a population of 7,884 (55.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 822 (5.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forest Park, IL
By ethnicity, 1,340 (9.46% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,825 (90.54% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Forest Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,732 (60.29% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Forest Park, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Forest Park Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 7,732 | 60.29% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,578 | 27.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 946 | 7.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 156 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 412 | 3.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 793 (59.18% of the total Hispanic population).
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Forest Park, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Park's Hispanic population.
Forest Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 793 | 59.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 165 | 12.31% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 382 | 28.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Forest Park, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.46% of Forest Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 793 (59.18% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Forest Park, IL have?
Forest Park, IL has 3,578 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.26% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forest Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forest Park, IL?
With 90.54% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Forest Park.
That being said, with a 25.26% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Forest Park.
What is the majority race in Forest Park, IL?
With a population of 7,884 (55.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Forest Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Forest Park, with 25.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
