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Oak Grove

Illinois · 396 residents · 0.658 sq mi
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Oak Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,463. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 922 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−70%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 2,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1734857971K1K1990201020202024Oak Grove
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,463
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,036
+13%since 2000
from $15,045 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−86%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(442)
Black57.7%(761)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.2%(900)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(369)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(18)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score14.3%(57)
Diversity Score
14
−79%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+38.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+106%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Illinois?

Oak Grove, Illinois has about 396 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Grove, Illinois earns about $26,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Oak Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Illinois?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in Oak Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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