Topeka / Chautauqua Park, IL

Neighborhood

Demographics of Topeka / Chautauqua Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Households with Children

23.0%

School Enrollment K-12

152

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.2%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.0%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.3%
High School / GED: 37.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.3%
Single Parents: 2.7%
Couples & Adults: 43.8%
Living Alone: 33.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 65.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 85.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.4%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 10.7%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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