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Calumet Park, IL


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCalumet Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Calumet Park Racial Diversity

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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