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Green Oaks

Illinois · 4,082 residents (2025 est.) · 3.991 sq mi
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Green Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $673,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,096
+15%since 2000
from 3,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+24%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,082 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Green Oaks
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,614
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,905 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,452
+61%since 2000
from $51,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+9%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$673,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,222 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+43%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(3,167)
Black1.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(94)
Asian5.4%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(824)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,035)
Black1.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(437)
Asian9.4%(386)
Other4.4%(182)
Diversity Score53.6%(2,194)
Diversity Score
54
+132%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 96.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Oaks, Illinois?

Green Oaks, Illinois has about 4,096 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Oaks, Illinois?

The typical household in Green Oaks, Illinois earns about $147,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Oaks, Illinois expensive?

In Green Oaks, Illinois, the median home is worth about $673,100, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Green Oaks, Illinois?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Green Oaks, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Oaks, Illinois?

About 6.1% of people in Green Oaks, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Oaks, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Oaks, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,995 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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