Calumet Park, IL

Calumet Park, Illinois

Calumet Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,516 people in Calumet Park.

The People and Families of Calumet Park

In Calumet Park, about 38% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Calumet Park, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Calumet Park. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Calumet Park isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 88% of Calumet Park is non-white. In Illinois, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calumet Park had a median family income of $49,958.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Calumet Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Calumet Park Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Calumet Park is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Calumet Park, 80% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Calumet Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Calumet Park, IL

Comparing Calumet Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Calumet Park Almanac

Calumet Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Calumet Park Public Libraries

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Calumet Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Calumet Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Calumet Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Calumet Park Colleges

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