Village · Illinois
University Park, Illinois
University Park, village, mostly in Will County (95.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cook County, Illinois. University Park had 7,019 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,145 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,306 (±555). GEOID 1776935.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,019
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,145 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,306 ±555
Median household income
$73,844
±$12,510 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$153,200
±$19,735 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,649
±$161 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is University Park and what county is it in?
University Park is a village mostly in Will County (95.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cook County, Illinois. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 666 residents per square mile in 2020.
University Park is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
University Park lies mostly within Monee Township and reaches into Crete Township and Rich Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Will County | 6,828 | 95.6% |
| Cook County | 317 | 4.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in University Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,019 people lived in University Park on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,145 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,306 (±555).
| Measure | University Park | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,306 ±555 | 701,462 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,516 ±229 | 244,273 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.86 ±0.24 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,801 ±264 | 254,278 | no clear change |
University Park's population since 2000
From 6,662 in 2000 to 7,019 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for University Park 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 University Park?
The median resident of University Park is 32.1 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.4%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | University Park | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 ±3.0 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±3.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±2.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±4.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±4.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±5.0 pts | 58.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.8% ±7.6 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±3.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±4.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±3.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±5.7 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±3.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±6.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 University Park earn?
Half of University Park's 2,516 households earn less than $73,844 a year (±$12,510), against $109,984 in Will County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $64,304 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | University Park | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,844 ±$12,510 | $109,984 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,935 ±$18,225 | $134,181 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,951 ±$6,713 | $47,516 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±5.5 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.0% ±13.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.6% ±6.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±3.2 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±5.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
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 University Park?
Owners occupy 63.7% of University Park's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,200 by its owner (±$19,735). The median renter pays $1,649 a month including utilities, and 53.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | University Park | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,200 ±$19,735 | $319,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,649 ±$161 | $1,462 | +$445 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.3% ±18.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,742 ±$171 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7% ±8.1 pts | 82.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.3% ±8.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,801 ±264 | 254,278 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±8.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.7% ±7.3 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% ±4.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 University Park building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in University Park in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 University Park work and get to work?
75.8% of University Park's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.9%.
| Measure | University Park | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±4.9 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.9% ±4.5 pts | 4.9% | +6.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±7.5 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±5.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±5.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.3 min ±4.7 | 31.4 min | no clear change |
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 University Park?
2 census tracts lie mostly in University Park, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,224 (Tract 8836.05) to $98,810 (Tract 8836.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8836.05Will County | 2,988 | $63,224 |
| Tract 8836.06Will County | 3,924 | $98,810 |
| Tract 8836.02Will County | 6,200 | $92,217 |
| Tract 8838.09Will County | 3,531 | $71,378 |
| Tract 8836.03Will County | 2,313 | $60,625 |
| Tract 8300.07Cook County | 4,872 | $56,042 |
| Tract 8838.04Will County | 2,366 | $83,567 |
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 University Park) · Census block assignment files
How does University Park compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, University Park is the 4,061st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 281st-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
University Park ranks 766th 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 | 281st | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 638th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 741st | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 766th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,010th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 808th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 140th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 309th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 585th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,336th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,216th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 719th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 13th | 1,382 |
University Park's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare University Park 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 University Park?
17 of the 57 figures for University Park 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 University Park 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 University Park.