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Oak Forest

Arkansas · Little Rock · 7,434 residents · 2.325 sq mi
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The short version

Oak Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,510. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Little Rock median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Oak Forest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,434
Population density
3,197 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,567
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,773
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,510
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,009
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.8%
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,270)
Black74.3%(5,521)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(199)
Asian0.9%(69)
Other5%(375)
Diversity Score52%(3,865)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(1,270)
Black74.3%(5,521)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(199)
Asian0.9%(69)
Other5%(375)
Diversity Score52%(3,865)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
1.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas?

Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 7,434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $31,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $87,510, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 36.5% of people in Oak Forest, Little Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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