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Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, city, in Cook County, Illinois. Park Ridge had 38,463 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 39,656 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,667 (±540). GEOID 1757875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,463
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,656 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,667 ±540
Median household income
$142,986
±$19,109 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$551,200
±$22,746 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,537
±$227 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Park Ridge and what county is it in?
Park Ridge is a city in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 5,595 residents per square mile in 2020.
Park Ridge is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Park Ridge lies mostly within Maine Township (Cook County) and reaches into Norwood Park Township and Leyden Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Park Ridge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,463 people lived in Park Ridge on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 39,656 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,667 (±540).
| Measure | Park Ridge | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,667 ±540 | 5,182,090 | +1,210 |
| Households | 14,867 ±430 | 2,100,230 | +670 |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.07 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,573 ±448 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
Park Ridge's population since 2000
From 37,775 in 2000 to 38,463 in 2025: up 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Park Ridge as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Park Ridge?
The median resident of Park Ridge is 44.4 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 15.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Park Ridge | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±1.7 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±1.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±1.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±1.6 pts | 26.8% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3% ±2.2 pts | 40.1% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.1% ±1.7 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±2.6 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.4 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±0.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.1% ±2.4 pts | 42.7% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.2% ±2.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±1.7 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Park Ridge earn?
Half of Park Ridge's 14,867 households earn less than $142,986 a year (±$19,109), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $137,397 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Park Ridge | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,986 ±$19,109 | $83,498 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $199,640 ±$12,176 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $77,214 ±$4,386 | $49,329 | +$7,037 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Park Ridge?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Park Ridge's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $551,200 by its owner (±$22,746). The median renter pays $1,537 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Park Ridge | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $551,200 ±$22,746 | $324,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,537 ±$227 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±8.6 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,312 ±$119 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±2.3 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±2.3 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 15,573 ±448 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0% ±3.0 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2% ±2.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Park Ridge building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Park Ridge in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Park Ridge work and get to work?
59.4% of Park Ridge's workers drive alone and 23.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Park Ridge | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5% ±2.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.4% ±2.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.6% ±1.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.5% ±2.9 pts | 18.9% | +16.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min ±1.3 | 31.5 min | −1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Park Ridge?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Park Ridge, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $93,167 (Tract 8059.01) to $215,891 (Tract 8057.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8057.01Cook County | 5,291 | $215,891 |
| Tract 8058.02Cook County | 5,093 | $119,592 |
| Tract 8056Cook County | 4,655 | $190,714 |
| Tract 8059.02Cook County | 6,616 | $139,531 |
| Tract 8055.02Cook County | 4,242 | $162,358 |
| Tract 8104Cook County | 5,496 | $160,500 |
| Tract 8055.01Cook County | 3,661 | $115,733 |
| Tract 8059.01Cook County | 4,205 | $93,167 |
| Tract 8058.01Cook County | 2,301 | $115,341 |
| Tract 8057.02Cook County | 2,049 | $135,417 |
| Tract 8060.05Cook County | 2,436 | not published |
| Tract 8060.02Cook County | 7,800 | $64,450 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Park Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Park Ridge compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Park Ridge is the 1,082nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Park Ridge ranks 72nd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 46th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 986th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 72nd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 41st | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 186th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 1,085th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 363rd | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 364th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 95th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 341st | 1,382 |
Park Ridge's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Park Ridge with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Park Ridge?
6 of the 57 figures for Park Ridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Park Ridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Park Ridge.