Park Forest, IL population by race
The table below shows Park Forest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,073 | 19.36% |
| Black or African American | 15,007 | 71.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 287 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 973 | 4.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 622 | 2.96% |
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Park Forest 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; Park Forest has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Park Forest's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Park Forest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 19.36% are white, 71.32% are Black or African American, 1.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.38% are Asian, 4.62% are some other race and 2.96% are multiracial.
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Park Forest, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Park Forest is Black or African American with a population of 15,007 (71.32% of the total population).
Park Forest '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 Black or African American population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Park Forest is Black or African American with a population of 15,007 (71.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 622 (2.96% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Park Forest, IL
By ethnicity, 1,529 (7.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,513 (92.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Park Forest, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 14,912 (76.42% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Park Forest, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Park Forest's Non-Hispanic population.
Park Forest 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 | 3,711 | 19.02% |
| Black or African American alone | 14,912 | 76.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 31 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 80 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 263 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 516 | 2.64% |
Among the Hispanic population in Park Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,331 (87.05% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Park Forest, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Park Forest's Hispanic population.
Park Forest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,331 | 87.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 74 | 4.84% |
| Cuban | 14 | 0.92% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 7.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Park Forest, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.27% of Park Forest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Park Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,331 (87.05% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Park Forest, IL have?
Park Forest, IL has 15,007 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 71.32% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Park Forest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Park Forest, IL?
With 92.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Park Forest.
That being said, with a 19.36% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Park Forest.
What is the majority race in Park Forest, IL?
With a population of 15,007 (71.32% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Park Forest.
Whites are second largest race in Park Forest, with 19.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
