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Oak Park Heights

Minnesota · 4,339 residents · 2.926 sq mi
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Oak Park Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $226,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,339
+10%since 2000
from 3,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+23%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Oak Park Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,449
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,425 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,640
+23%since 2000
from $23,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,565)
Black4.4%(173)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(83)
Asian1.3%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(740)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(3,804)
Black4.5%(197)
Hispanic / Latino3%(130)
Asian1.9%(83)
Other4.9%(214)
Diversity Score32%(1,390)
Diversity Score
32
+71%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota?

Oak Park Heights, Minnesota has about 4,339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota earns about $50,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Park Heights, Minnesota expensive?

In Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $226,900, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of people in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Park Heights, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 871 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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