Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge: city in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Park Ridge is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,480 and a population density of 2,029 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,514 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Park Ridge
| Population | 36,514 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Postal code | 60068 |
| Phone Area Codes | 847, 224 |
| Area | 18.48 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0111,-87.8406 |
| Altitude | 643 feet / 196 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:13:47 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,976 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Park Ridge is located at 42°0'40"N 87°50'26"W (42.0111400, -87.8406200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Park Ridge decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37,775 | - | census |
| 2010 | 37,480 | -0.79% | census |
| 2011 | 37,643 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,783 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,908 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,900 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,779 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,625 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,418 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,177 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,950 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,514 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,878 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 27,054 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 32,512 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,938 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 69.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 54.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 30.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,129 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.4% |
Park Ridge zip code is 60068.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,345 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $447 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $963 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,476 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,158 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,983 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 144,438 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,206 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,046 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,076 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,169 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,018 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,070 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,365 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 166 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,948 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,098.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.62 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 280,718 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $275,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,608 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $447 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,174 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 6,819 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 257,507 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,443,157 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,375,933 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 7,929,252 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,294 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,779 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,728 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 17,950 |
| 2019 total employment : | 250,547 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 12,128,904 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 54,516 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 54,247 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26,903 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 20,043 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,463 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43,351 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,593 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44,012 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 292.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,126.80 |
Best Things to Do in Park Ridge
1Centennial Park
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2Hinkley Park
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3Northwest Park
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4Wildwood Nature Center
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5Jaycee Park
Rating: 4.5 (66)
1515 S Washington Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, United States View details
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People born in Park Ridge (51)
People born in Park Ridge, including politician James I. Dolliver, actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter Karen Black, actress Carrie Snodgress, .
More notable people
- Gary Cole (American actor) he was born in 20/09/1956
- Adam Jones (musician) he was born in 15/01/1965
- Randy Hultgren (American politician) he was born in 01/03/1966
- Craig Anderson (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 21/05/1981
- Chuck Russell (American film director) he was born in 09/05/1958
- Blake Sloan (American ice hockey player) he was born in 27/07/1975
- Dean Starkey (American pole vaulter) he was born in 27/03/1967
- John Bowler (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1984
- John Alden Carpenter (American composer) he was born in 28/02/1876
- Suzanne Snyder (actress) she was born in 22/10/1962
- Adam Rosales (baseball player) he was born in 20/05/1983
- Tom Zbikowski (American football safety) he was born in 22/05/1985
- Luke Gregerson (American baseball player) he was born in 14/05/1984
- Allen Alvarado (American actor) he was born in 19/02/1996
- Peter Bourjos (American baseball player) he was born in 31/03/1987
- Robert Dowdell (American actor) he was born in 10/03/1932
- Colin Falls (American basketball player) he was born in 09/06/1985
- Al Levine (baseball player) he was born in 22/05/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Park Ridge, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147642 | Niles School of Cosmetology | Niles (IL) | 60714 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Park Ridge, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Park Ridge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Park Ridg Post Office | Park Ridge (IL) | 60068 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Park Ridge, New Jersey town with a population of 8,633 people.
- Park Ridge, Wisconsin village in Portage County, Wisconsin with a population of 496 people.
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Distance to Other Cities
Park Ridge distances to largest Illinois cities