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Oakwood Hills

Illinois · 2,083 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Oakwood Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,442. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $245,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,083
−5%since 2000
from 2,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,915 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Oakwood Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,442
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,182 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,448
+42%since 2000
from $26,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $891 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+62.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,083)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(74)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(217)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,931)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(92)
Asian1.8%(37)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score16.8%(350)
Diversity Score
17
+70%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakwood Hills, Illinois?

Oakwood Hills, Illinois has about 2,083 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakwood Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Oakwood Hills, Illinois earns about $81,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakwood Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Oakwood Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $245,400, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Oakwood Hills, Illinois?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakwood Hills, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Oakwood Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakwood Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakwood Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 587 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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