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CITY · 2020 ACS

Oak Run

Illinois · 721 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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Oak Run is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has grown 30% since 2019. Median home value is $260,900. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
+30%since 2019
from 556 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
54.2
−8%since 2019
from 58.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(32)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(63)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.2%(59)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.4%(140)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7419%(137)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.8%(56)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,863
+31%since 2019
from $48,008 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $240,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 99.2% in 2019
1.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(687)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.2%(2)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(13)
Ancestry
German24.1%(113)
Irish21.6%(101)
English9.8%(46)
Swedish9.2%(43)
American8.5%(40)
Polish4.3%(20)
Italian3%(14)
Norwegian2.4%(11)
Scottish2.4%(11)
Dutch1.9%(9)
Swiss1.7%(8)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
French1.3%(6)
Danish1.1%(5)
Slovene0.9%(4)
Welsh0.9%(4)
Armenian0.6%(3)
Austrian0.6%(3)
Czech0.4%(2)
Lithuanian0.4%(2)
Romanian0.4%(2)
Serbian0.4%(2)
Canadian0.2%(1)
Ukrainian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+6%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Female
47.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Run, Illinois earns about $86,250 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 $260,900.

How educated are people in Oak Run, Illinois?

About 34.4% 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 8.2% 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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