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Oak Park

California · 13,898 residents · 5.295 sq mi
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Oak Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,047. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,578 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $806,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,898
+499%since 2000
from 2,320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,625 / sq mi
+499%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K13K16K1990201020202024Oak Park
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,047
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,934
+83%since 2000
from $33,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$806,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,618
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,832 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+63%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,081)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(101)
Asian3.4%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(436)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(9,199)
Black1.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,118)
Asian19.3%(2,676)
Other5.9%(827)
Diversity Score65.1%(9,048)
Diversity Score
65
+246%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park, California?

Oak Park, California has about 13,898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Park, California?

The typical household in Oak Park, California earns about $137,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Park, California expensive?

In Oak Park, California, the median home is worth about $806,700, and the typical rent is about $2,618 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park, California?

About 62.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Park, California?

About 3.7% of people in Oak Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Park, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,430 residents, a change of about 463 percent over that period.

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