University Park / Happy Acres, IL

Neighborhood

Demographics of University Park / Happy Acres

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.0%

Households with Children

19.2%

School Enrollment K-12

463

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 19.6%

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: 1.3%
High School / GED: 25.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.0%

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: 10.7%
Single Parents: 8.5%
Couples & Adults: 36.6%
Living Alone: 44.1%

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: 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 19.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 54.5%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 28.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 13.2%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 58.7%

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: 70.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

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: 92.5%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 3.3%
Other: 0.5%

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: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 8.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

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

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Twin Grove / Sprague's Acres

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