Washington Park Village, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 5345 people, 1692 households, and 1219 families living in the city. The population density was 2180.4 people per square mile (841.86/kmē), giving it the 261st most densely populated city among the Illinois. There were 2007 housing units at an average density of 819.2 per square mile (316.29/kmē). The average household size was 3.15 people, and the average family size was 3.77 people. The population's age distribution was 37% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males. The median age was 26.7 years, The median age of males was 24.8 years, for females the median age was 28.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6.06% White, 91.94% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 0.13% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.97% from two or more races and 0.75% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21132, making its Illinois's 40th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $23266, it is Illinois's 25th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $8495, it is the seventh lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Illinois. The median income was $15681, Males have a median income of $21983 versus $13046 for females.
In 2000, 1845 pupils and students, of which 874 are male and 971 are female, 34.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 91 nursery or pri school, 127 kindergarten, 935 elementary school, 529 high school and 163 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5345 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5942 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5932 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5873 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5861 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5809 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5761 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5701 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5656 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5597 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5558 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 82 | 127 |
| Elementary school | 436 | 499 | 935 |
| High school | 289 | 240 | 529 |
| College or graduate school | 56 | 107 | 163 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park village, Illinois | $21132 | $23266 | $8495 |
| St. Clair County, Illinois | $39148 | $47409 | $18932 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |