University Park, IL is a vibrant city with diverse people, businesses, and activities. The population in University Park is 7,239 and the population density is 633 people per square mile. The area has numerous local businesses including the University Park Shopping Center and the Village Square Shopping Center. For year-round outdoor activities, there are several parks such as Centennial Park, Governors’ State University Forest Preserve, and Orland Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge that offer trails for hiking and biking. In addition to these activities there are also many organizations that host educational programs and community events throughout the year. Some of these include the Jackson Creek Library District, Governors’ State University Career Services Department, and Orland Fire Protection District Education Program. Local sporting events include golf tournaments at Harborside International Golf Center and basketball games at Governors’ State University Stadium. With its variety of attractions and amenities it is easy to understand why so many people choose to call University Park their home.
The population in University Park is 7,239. There are 672 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in University Park is 30.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in University Park is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in University Park
- 35.4% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 18.9% are married with children
- 53.1% have children, but are single
Race in University Park
- 6.7% are White
- 86.3% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander