Palos Park, IL is a small village in the Chicago Metro area with a population of 4,859 and a population density of 744 people per square mile. Palos Park is known for its lush wooded areas and sprawling gardens. There are numerous local businesses in Palos Park including farmers' markets, cafes, galleries, antique stores, outdoor equipment retailers and boutiques. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as biking, fishing and kayaking on the nearby lakes. Organizations such as The Nature Center at Lake Katherine offer nature trails and different events year-round. Local sporting events are also popular amongst residents with golf courses being one of the main attractions in Palos Park.
The population in Palos Park is 4,859. There are 767 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Palos Park is 56.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Palos Park is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Palos Park
- 64.8% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 5.2% have children, but are single
Race in Palos Park
- 85.9% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander