Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Schiller Park, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Schiller Park, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Schiller Park, Illinois. The estimated population of Schiller Park, Illinois is 11,680 people, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look at the total population in Schiller Park over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,680
+1.57%
-0.84%
2020
11,499
-1.05% -
2019
11,621
-0.71% -
2018
11,704
-0.64% -
2017
11,779
- -

Population of Schiller Park, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.5%
62.8%
-3.66%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.3%
+23.08%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
29%
29.2%
-0.68%
Asian
7.8%
3.5%
+122.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
3%
-66.67%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Schiller Park, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 -8.17% 39.7 -5.92% 37.1 -6.31%
2020 41.6 +1.46% 42.2 +0.96% 39.6 -0.75%
2019 41 +0.49% 41.8 +3.21% 39.9 -2.92%
2018 40.8 +1.49% 40.5 +0.75% 41.1 +2.49%
2017 40.2 - 40.2 - 40.1 -

The median age of Schiller Park, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 737 +33.37% 621 -0.41% 989 578
10 to 19 775 -27.38% 682 +45.11% 567 992
20 to 29 668 +2.41% 696 -4.16% 679 664
30 to 39 726 +19.53% 946 -5.9% 850 879
40 to 49 952 -35.19% 842 -34.68% 631 573
50 to 59 976 +12.97% 1,188 -45.14% 1,077 723
60 to 69 541 +39.89% 480 +35.6% 781 672
70+ 470 +8.51% 479 +10.18% 499 526

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Schiller Park, Illinois is $59,420.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Schiller Park.

  • Under 25
    $140,257.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,455.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,955.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,008.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Schiller Park, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Schiller Park, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Schiller Park, Illinois is currently $76,215.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.12% of households in Schiller Park are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Schiller Park against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Schiller Park is $28,488.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Schiller Park by the total population of Schiller Park.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Schiller Park, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Schiller Park to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Schiller Park that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Schiller Park over the age of 16 is 8,985.

Of those people, a total of 69.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Schiller Park is 67.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 431 26.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 602 88.40% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 741 82.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 800 92.90% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 1,595 86.20% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 1,295 92.70% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,043 82.50% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 697 81.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,203 21.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 578 2.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Schiller Park. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,625 69.00% 4.40%
Black or African American 196 97.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 757 62.00% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,144 85.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 263 27.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,980 72.60% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,952 70.20% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Schiller Park as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Schiller Park is 6,037, with median earnings of $40,528.00.

Women in Schiller Park, Illinois earning approximately 68.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,037 $40,528.00
Male 3,432 $43,503.00
Female 2,605 $29,830.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 780 $95,732.00
Business and Financial 144 $92,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 113 $53,487.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 177 $26,830.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 195 $33,700.00
Healthcare Practitioners 260 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 197 $11,683.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $17,031.00
Law Enforcement 87 $84,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 117 $46,223.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 608 $20,952.00
Personal Care and Service 102 $16,111.00
Sales 421 $11,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 829 $39,809.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 463 $41,081.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 381 $47,950.00
Production 415 $37,078.00
Transportation and Material Moving 340 $40,500.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 470 $104,813.00 310 $70,425.00
Business and Financial 111 $112,426.00 33 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $57,679.00 48 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 166 $26,339.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 144 $33,663.00 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $0.00 124 $44,286.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 197 $11,683.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 87 $84,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 105 $46,549.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $23,100.00 452 $20,238.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00 75 $12,404.00
Sales 258 $7,303.00 163 $20,211.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $34,833.00 721 $39,868.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 463 $41,081.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 354 $49,300.00 27 $0.00
Production 360 $37,895.00 55 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 330 $38,750.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,299 households in Schiller Park, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,004 families in Schiller Park with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,082 422 500 1,295
Average Household Size 3.5 2.43 3.68 1.17
Total Families 2,082 422 500 0
Average Household Size 3.5 2.43 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 3,004 families in Schiller Park, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Schiller Park:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,580 housing units in Schiller Park, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,299 93.86%
Vacant 281 6.14%

40.50% of the total 4,580 housing units in Schiller Park are rental units. This is approximately 1,855 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,396 are occupied by the owner - or 52.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Schiller Park is $1,166.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Schiller Park that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    48
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    509
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    978
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    279
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    13
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Schiller Park is $230,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Schiller Park that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    195
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    69
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    400
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,259
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    316
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    67
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Schiller Park. The chart below shows the number of properties in Schiller Park that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    151
  • 1940 to 1949
    277
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,233
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,363
  • 1970 to 1979
    815
  • 1980 to 1989
    351
  • 1990 to 1999
    147
  • 2000 to 2009
    203
  • 2010 to 2013
    40
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Schiller Park that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    249
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,518
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,762
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    770

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Schiller Park get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Schiller Park that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Schiller Park.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    345
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,162
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    399
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    834
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    194
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,197
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    174
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    354
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    555
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    469
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Schiller Park, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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