Oak Park Northwest is a neighborhood of 3,047 people in Kansas City. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 47.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $86,700. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. That trails the Kansas City median by roughly 40%. 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
Land area
0.49 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.24 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(146)
Black83.9%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(146)
Black83.9%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(185)
Diversity Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
