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Oak Park

Illinois · 54,583 residents · 4.7 sq mi
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Oak Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,945. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $403,200. Households here earn about 42% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,583
+4%since 2000
from 52,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,613 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 11,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K53K54K55K1990201020202024Oak Park
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,945
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,183 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,262
+60%since 2000
from $36,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$403,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(32,846)
Black18.7%(10,200)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(5,080)
Asian5.4%(2,944)
Other6.1%(3,320)
Diversity Score73.1%(39,897)
Diversity Score
73
+22%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park, Illinois?

Oak Park, Illinois has about 54,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Park, Illinois earns about $96,945 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 $403,200, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park, Illinois?

About 70.8% 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 7.0% of people in Oak Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 935 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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