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Oak Park

Michigan · 29,560 residents · 5.147 sq mi
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Oak Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $129,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,560
−1%since 2000
from 29,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,743 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K30K30K31K1990201020202024Oak Park
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,202
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,993
+34%since 2000
from $21,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(13,813)
Black45.7%(13,622)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(381)
Asian2.2%(645)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(19,912)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(10,721)
Black55.2%(16,328)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(648)
Asian1.5%(434)
Other5.6%(1,651)
Diversity Score70.8%(20,917)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park, Michigan?

Oak Park, Michigan has about 29,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Park, Michigan?

The typical household in Oak Park, Michigan earns about $54,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Park, Michigan expensive?

In Oak Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park, Michigan?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Park, Michigan?

About 13.0% of people in Oak Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 902 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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