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Green Oaks

Illinois · 3,866 residents · 3.991 sq mi
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Green Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $625,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 182% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,866
+8%since 2000
from 3,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+15%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Green Oaks
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,188
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,905 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,433
+30%since 2000
from $51,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,222 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.3%
+90.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+25%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,259)
Black1.4%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(128)
Asian8.4%(326)
Other2.1%(80)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,319)
Diversity Score
34
+48%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Oaks, Illinois?

Green Oaks, Illinois has about 3,866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Oaks, Illinois earns about $157,188 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 $625,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Green Oaks, Illinois?

About 70.6% 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 4.0% 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 1,765 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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