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Oak Park

Illinois · 51,878 residents · 4.7 sq mi
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Oak Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $393,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,878
−1%since 2000
from 52,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,038 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 11,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K53K54K55K1990201020202024Oak Park
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,068
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,183 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,150
+24%since 2000
from $36,340 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+55%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(34,767)
Black22.2%(11,685)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,374)
Asian4.1%(2,171)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(31,432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(33,076)
Black21.2%(11,023)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(3,521)
Asian4.8%(2,474)
Other2.2%(1,145)
Diversity Score66.2%(34,334)
Diversity Score
66
+11%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
21.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park, Illinois?

Oak Park, Illinois has about 51,878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Park, Illinois earns about $73,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Park, Illinois expensive?

In Oak Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $393,300, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park, Illinois?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Park, Illinois?

About 6.6% of people in Oak Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,770 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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