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Oakbrook

Kentucky · 10,211 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Oakbrook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,652. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 49% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
10,211
+32%since 2000
from 7,726 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,193 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 2,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+27%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Oakbrook
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,652
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,643
+69%since 2000
from $27,575 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
+14%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,665
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(7,278)
Black1.8%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(82)
Asian2.1%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(928)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(7,924)
Black10.2%(1,043)
Hispanic / Latino5%(514)
Asian3.7%(373)
Other3.5%(357)
Diversity Score47.8%(4,879)
Diversity Score
48
+298%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakbrook, Kentucky?

Oakbrook, Kentucky has about 10,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakbrook, Kentucky?

The typical household in Oakbrook, Kentucky earns about $94,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakbrook, Kentucky expensive?

In Oakbrook, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $260,700, and the typical rent is about $1,665 a month.

How educated are people in Oakbrook, Kentucky?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakbrook, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakbrook, Kentucky?

About 2.5% of people in Oakbrook, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakbrook, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakbrook, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,098 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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