Aroma Park, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Aroma Park is 740, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its rural charm and proximity to the Kankakee River.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1854
- County: Kankakee County
- Land area: 1.2 square miles
- Population density: 617 people per square mile
- Area code: 815
- Zip code: 60910
Geography and Location
Aroma Park is a small village located in Kankakee County, in northeastern Illinois, about 5 miles southeast of Kankakee. The village lies along the banks of the Kankakee River, offering residents access to recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. Aroma Park has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The village is connected to the surrounding region by Illinois Route 17, providing easy access to Kankakee and the broader Chicago metropolitan area. The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, small businesses, and services. The scenic riverfront setting, combined with its rural atmosphere, makes Aroma Park a peaceful place to live for those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle within commuting distance of larger towns and cities.
Demographics
Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $41,375
Median house value: $83,900
Population by Race
Races in Aroma Park:
- White Non-Hispanic (88.2%)
- Hispanic (6.8%)
- Black (4.3%)
- Other race (2.1%)
- Two or more races (1.0%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: German (31.2%), French (14.6%), Irish (10.4%), English (8.0%), Polish (5.4%), Italian (4.4%).
Elevation: 615 feet
Land area: 1.2 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Aroma Park
- High school or higher: 82.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
- Unemployed: 8.7%
- Mean travel time to work: 22.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Aroma Park village
- Never married: 21.6%
- Now married: 58.7%
- Separated: 1.4%
- Widowed: 5.3%
- Divorced: 13.0%
4.5% Foreign born (3.4% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).
Population change in the 1990s: +127 (+18.3%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Aroma Park:
- RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; KANKAKEE, IL)
- ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; KANKAKEE, IL)
- IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; WATSEKA, IL)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aroma Park:
- GARY/CHICAGO (about 46 miles; GARY, IN; Abbreviation: GYY)
- CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 49 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: MDW)
- PORTER COUNTY MUNI (about 62 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; Abbreviation: VPZ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Aroma Park:
- GREATER KANKAKEE (about 3 miles; KANKAKEE, IL; Abbreviation: IKK)
- KANKAKEE (about 8 miles; KANKAKEE, IL; Abbreviation: 3KK)
- SANGER (about 22 miles; MONEE, IL; Abbreviation: C56)
Amtrak station near Aroma Park:
- 6 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aroma Park:
- OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
- GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,191)
- PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 33 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,523)
- SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 39 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,599)
- UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS (about 39 miles; JOLIET, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,361)
- JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 41 miles; JOLIET, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,075)
- PURDUE UNIVERSITY-CALUMET CAMPUS (about 43 miles; HAMMOND, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,312)
Public primary/middle school in Aroma Park:
- AROMA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 171; Location: PO BOX 239; Grades: KG – 03)