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113%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
106%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPalos ParkIllinoisNational
Income per capita$63,500$31,502$29,829
Median household income$114,020$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$119,479$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$100,379$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$35,192$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate1.2%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level3.1%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Palos Park is 113% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Palos Park is 106% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Palos Park is 75% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Palos Park is 79% lower than the national average

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      $76,005 $114,020 $228,040
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Palos Park median earnings by income bracket

      Palos Park employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.4%5.4%
      Manufacturing sector12.0%12.0%
      Financial & insurance services4.5%4.5%
      Wholesale & retail services15.6%15.6%
      Public administration2.9%2.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.9%10.9%
      Education, health & social services12.6%12.6%
      Other35.9%35.9%

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      Source: The Palos Park, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).