Maywood, IL is a small town located just outside of Chicago with a population of 23,547 and a population density of 8,417 people per square mile. This makes Maywood a great place to live for those who want to be close to the big city but don't want the huge crowds that come with it.
Local businesses in Maywood include the Westlake Shopping Center which offers a variety of stores such as Target, TJ Maxx, Home Depot alongside quaint local eateries like Green Street Coffeehouse and Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant.
Outdoor activities abound in Maywood from the expansive parks such as the Proksa Park which features wide open fields perfect for picnics or playing Frisbee or football as well as trails for hiking or biking. Other year-round outdoor activities include fishing at River Forest pond or taking in some sun on one of the many beaches located nearby on Lake Michigan.
Organizations such as The Proviso Township Mental Health Commission (PTMHC) help promote mental health awareness through their various events and organizations such as Will County Health Department provides access to health care throughout Maywood. There are also plenty of religious organizations like St Augustine's Church and Bethel Lutheran Church, providing spiritual support to locals.
For sports fans, Maywood Speedway hosts exciting races all summer long while other sports teams make appearances at places such as Proksa Park and Thillens Stadium throughout the year. No matter what kind of outdoor activity you're looking for, there's something for everyone in Maywood!
The population in Maywood is 23,547. There are 8,667 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Maywood is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Maywood is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Maywood
- 39.5% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 26.3% are married with children
- 27.3% have children, but are single
Race in Maywood
- 4.2% are White
- 68.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 25.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander