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Oakbrook Terrace

Illinois · 2,751 residents · 1.308 sq mi
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Oakbrook Terrace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 53% 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 $319,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,751
+20%since 2000
from 2,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,103 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Oakbrook Terrace
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,713
−15%since 2000
from $44,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $961 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
65.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+82%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,791)
Black3.9%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(95)
Asian12.2%(281)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(1,010)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(1,609)
Black8.9%(246)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(308)
Asian17.7%(487)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score73.7%(2,027)
Diversity Score
74
+68%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois?

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois has about 2,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois expensive?

In Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, the median home is worth about $319,400, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.

How educated are people in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois?

About 16.7% of people in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 844 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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