Park Ridge, IL Demographics

A map of Park Ridge's Population by Race

Park Ridge, Illinois has an estimated population of 38,667, a slight decrease from the 39,656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 6.3% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park Ridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Park Ridge, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 31.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park Ridge is ranked the 46th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Park Ridge was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Park Ridge's White Population

31,804 residents of Park Ridge, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park Ridge is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Park Ridge ranks 1031st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Park Ridge's population has decreased from 84.3% to 82.3%.

Park Ridge is more White than neighboring Rosemont (53.1% White), Niles (62.2% White), Norridge (76.7% White), Schiller Park (67% White), and Harwood Heights (67.3% White).

Park Ridge's Black Population

286 residents of Park Ridge, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park Ridge is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Park Ridge ranks 848th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Black residents' share of Park Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Park Ridge is more Black than neighboring Schiller Park (0.1% Black), and Harwood Heights (0.5% Black). Park Ridge is less Black than neighboring Rosemont (3% Black), Niles (2.3% Black), and Norridge (2.3% Black).

Park Ridge's Asian Population

2,443 residents of Park Ridge, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park Ridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Park Ridge ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Asian residents' share of Park Ridge's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.3%.

Park Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Rosemont (5.9% Asian), Norridge (5.6% Asian), and Schiller Park (3.6% Asian). Park Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Niles (20.3% Asian), and Harwood Heights (10.3% Asian).

Park Ridge's Hispanic Population

2,915 residents of Park Ridge, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park Ridge is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Park Ridge ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Park Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Park Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemont (36.3% Hispanic), Niles (13.3% Hispanic), Norridge (13.6% Hispanic), Schiller Park (27.7% Hispanic), and Harwood Heights (18.5% Hispanic).

Park Ridge's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Park Ridge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Park Ridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Park Ridge ranks 761st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Park Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemont (0.3% Native American/Other), Niles (0.2% Native American/Other), Norridge (0.3% Native American/Other), and Harwood Heights (0% Native American/Other). Park Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schiller Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Park Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,070 residents of Park Ridge, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park Ridge is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Park Ridge ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Park Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Park Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosemont (1.3% Multiracial), Niles (1.7% Multiracial), Norridge (1.5% Multiracial), and Schiller Park (0.9% Multiracial). Park Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Harwood Heights (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.