Township · Illinois
Proviso Township, Illinois
Proviso Township, township, in Cook County, Illinois. Proviso Township had 147,144 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 151,209 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 147,690 (±57). GEOID 1703162133.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
147,144
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 151,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 147,690 ±57
Median household income
$82,097
±$2,821 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$284,000
±$4,784 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,268
±$38 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Proviso Township and what county is it in?
Proviso Township is a township in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 29.7 square miles of land, 5,088 residents per square mile in 2020.
11 places lie inside Proviso Township, the largest Melrose Park (village, 24,796 residents in 2020); 3 places lie partly in it.
- Melrose Park village, 24,796 in 2020
- Maywood village, 23,512 in 2020
- Brookfield village, 19,476 in 2020
- Bellwood village, 18,789 in 2020
- Westchester village, 16,892 in 2020
- Forest Park village, 14,339 in 2020
- La Grange Park village, 13,475 in 2020
- Hillside village, 8,320 in 2020
- Broadview village, 7,998 in 2020
- Berkeley village, 5,338 in 2020
- Stone Park village, 4,576 in 2020
- Western Springs village, partly in the town
- Northlake city, partly in the town
- North Riverside village, partly in the town
Proviso Township is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Proviso Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 147,144 people lived in Proviso Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 151,209 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 147,690 (±57).
| Measure | Proviso Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 147,690±57 | 5,182,090 | −1,829 |
| Households | 55,243±1,002 | 2,100,230 | +1,499 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.05 | 2.43 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 58,695±1,036 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
Proviso Township's population since 2000
From 155,831 in 2000 to 147,144 in 2025: down 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Proviso Township 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 Proviso Township?
The median resident of Proviso Township is 40.3 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.9%. 17.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Proviso Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±1.0 | 38.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±0.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.3%±1.5 pts | 26.8% | +5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.0%±1.2 pts | 40.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.9%±1.2 pts | 21.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.6 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 | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.8%±1.0 pts | 21.7% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.1%±1.5 pts | 35.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6%±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±1.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5%±1.3 pts | 42.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0%±0.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±0.9 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 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 Proviso Township earn?
Half of Proviso Township's 55,243 households earn less than $82,097 a year (±$2,821), against $83,498 in Cook County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,601 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,496 after inflation. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Proviso Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,097±$2,821 | $83,498 | +$3,496 |
| Mean household income | $105,343±$3,428 | $120,717 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,884±$1,329 | $49,329 | +$1,744 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±3.0 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±1.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5%±1.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±0.9 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 Proviso Township?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Proviso Township's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $284,000 by its owner (±$4,784). The median renter pays $1,268 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Proviso Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $284,000±$4,784 | $324,500 | +$40,569 |
| Median gross rent | $1,268±$38 | $1,435 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±4.1 pts | 39.9% | −5.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,091±$40 | $2,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3%±1.5 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.7%±1.5 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Housing units | 58,695±1,036 | 2,276,493 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.6%±1.4 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.1%±1.3 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1%±1.1 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 do people in Proviso Township work and get to work?
68.4% of Proviso Township's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Proviso Township | Cook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±1.2 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 7.0% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4%±1.6 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7%±1.4 pts | 18.9% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min±0.9 | 31.5 min | −1.2 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 Proviso Township?
34 census tracts lie mostly in Proviso Township, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,985 (Tract 8175) to $185,217 (Tract 8190).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8183Cook County | 6,096 | $73,929 |
| Tract 8161Cook County | 6,033 | $70,225 |
| Tract 8179Cook County | 5,807 | $61,250 |
| Tract 8169Cook County | 5,630 | $103,816 |
| Tract 8168Cook County | 5,534 | $85,521 |
| Tract 8188Cook County | 5,524 | $114,614 |
| Tract 8164.02Cook County | 5,174 | $59,792 |
| Tract 8185Cook County | 5,068 | $86,598 |
| Tract 8177Cook County | 5,036 | $87,970 |
| Tract 8170Cook County | 4,975 | $78,549 |
| Tract 8171.01Cook County | 4,884 | $71,134 |
| Tract 8186Cook County | 4,758 | $102,448 |
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 Proviso Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Proviso Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Proviso Township is the 17th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Proviso Township ranks 605th 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 | 6th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 893rd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 605th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 618th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 279th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 329th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 560th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 458th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 770th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,052nd | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 354th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 375th | 1,382 |
Proviso Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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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 Proviso Township?
4 of the 57 figures for Proviso Township 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 Proviso Township 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' school search.