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Oak Run

Illinois · 800 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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Oak Run is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $298,300. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
+11%since 2023
from 722 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
187 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 169 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
368486604721839201020202024Oak Run
2024800
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.4%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.8%(102)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(77)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(70)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.9%(231)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430%(240)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.8%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,417
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,972 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,338
+8%since 2023
from $67,933 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+27%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $280,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(711)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−34%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(5)
Vietnamese0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German22.4%(179)
Irish16.6%(133)
English16.1%(129)
Italian4.1%(33)
American3.8%(30)
Swedish3.5%(28)
French3.1%(25)
Scottish2.9%(23)
Polish2%(16)
Russian2%(16)
Finnish1%(8)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.8%(6)
Dutch0.5%(4)
Danish0.4%(3)
Welsh0.4%(3)
Canadian0.3%(2)
Ukrainian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 26.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Female
53.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.3%(31)
Married76.4%(256)
Widowed4.5%(15)
Divorced9.9%(33)
Women 15+
Never married12.2%(44)
Married70.3%(253)
Widowed11.1%(40)
Divorced6.4%(23)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Run, Illinois?

Oak Run, Illinois has about 800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Run, Illinois earns about $100,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Run, Illinois expensive?

In Oak Run, Illinois, the median home is worth about $298,300.

How educated are people in Oak Run, Illinois?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Run, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Run, Illinois?

About 3.3% of people in Oak Run, 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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