Mount Prospect, IL is a vibrant and growing suburban town located in Cook County, just northwest of Chicago. With a population of 56,510 people as of 2019, Mount Prospect is the 25th largest municipality in Illinois. The population density is 4,972 people per square mile. Mount Prospect has a diverse selection of businesses and organizations that cater to all residents and visitors alike. There are local restaurants such as McLennan's Pub, La Hacienda Restaurant & Bar and The Egg & I Restaurant offering delicious meals all year round. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there are parks such as Lions Park and Rob Roy Golf Course for golfing or walking trails, skate parks, fishing lakes and bike paths for cycling enthusiasts. There are also local organizations such as the Mount Prospect Historical Society or the Mount Prospect Public Library which offer events throughout the year. Finally, Mount Prospect hosts several sporting events such as the annual mount prospect Classic 5K run/walk race or even golf tournaments at Rob Roy Golf Course every summer.
The population in Mount Prospect is 56,510. There are 5,272 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Prospect is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mount Prospect is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mount Prospect
- 60.6% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 41.8% are married with children
- 6.7% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Prospect
- 66.1% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 12.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 17.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander