CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oak Forest

Illinois · 26,203 residents · 6.025 sq mi

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Oak Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,387. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $103,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.5

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 6%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

26,203

−7%vs 2000

vs 28,051 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

4,349 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 4,656 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.5

−11%vs 2000

vs 35.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202427K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,387

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $60,073 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,745

−33%vs 2000

vs $23,487 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

3.0%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$103,700

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $145,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$544

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $667 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

78.0%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.7% in 2000

22.0% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−2%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic86.6%(24,297)

Black3.6%(1,006)

Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,645)

Asian2.6%(736)

Other0%

Diversity Score28%(7,860)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.2%(25,480)

Black0.4%(99)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(720)

Asian1.6%(417)

Other0.8%(207)

Diversity Score12.9%(3,383)

Diversity Score

−54%vs 2000

vs 28 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.8%

−4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

87.2%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.4%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.8 min

+13%vs 2000

vs 24.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Forest, Illinois?

Oak Forest, Illinois has about 26,203 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oak Forest, Illinois?

The typical household in Oak Forest, Illinois earns about $43,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Forest, Illinois expensive?

In Oak Forest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Forest, Illinois?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Forest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Forest, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Oak Forest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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