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Oak Park Northwest

Missouri · Kansas City · 3,047 residents · 0.493 sq mi
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The short version

Oak Park Northwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Oak Park Northwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,047
Population density
6,181 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,468
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,015
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$789
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(146)
Black83.9%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(185)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,093)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(146)
Black83.9%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(185)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,093)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
Female
55.7%
Foreign born
5.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 2,669
Thomasville Heights
Pop 3,026
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Pop 3,637
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OAK PARK NORTHWEST VS
Tuxedo
Income$42,848+3%
Home value$66,310−24%
Population2,669−12%
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OAK PARK NORTHWEST VS
Thomasville Heights
Income$36,635−12%
Home value$267,273+208%
Population3,026−1%
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OAK PARK NORTHWEST VS
Financial District
Income$38,532−7%
Home value$1,569,785+1711%
Population3,637+19%
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Income$41,709+1%
Home value$96,891+12%
Population4,172+37%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri?

Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri has about 3,047 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri?

The typical household in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri earns about $41,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri expensive?

In Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 21.5% of people in Oak Park Northwest, Kansas City, Missouri 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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