Oak Park, MI Demographics
What is the population of Oak Park?
There are 29,495 residents in Oak Park, with a median age of 37.9. Of this, 46.5% are males and 53.5% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.76% of the resident pool in Oak Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.98%. Additionally, 3.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,563 people in Oak Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,495 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 13,716 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 15,779 | -0.4% |
Male Population 46.5%
Female Population 53.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.9 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,884 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,649 | -0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 962 | -3.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.76%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.98%
Not Citizen 3.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 307 | -19.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,388 | 9.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 765 | -9.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 319 | 14.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,563 | -0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.05%
Moved from Same County 8.14%
Moved from Same State 2.61%
Moved from Different State 1.09%
Same House as Last Year 87.12%
What are the employment statistics in Oak Park?
White-collar workers make up 82.72% of the working population in Oak Park, while blue-collar employees account for 17.28%. There are also 1,408 entrepreneurs in Oak Park (9.44% of the workforce); 10,402 workers employed in private companies (69.77%); and 1,453 people working in governmental institutions (9.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,332 | 1.8% |
| Blue Collar | 2,577 | -7.2% |
White Collar 82.72%
Blue Collar 17.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,408 | 10.0% |
| Private Companies | 10,402 | -2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,453 | 17.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,646 | -4.6% |
Self Employees 9.44%
Private Companies 69.77%
Governmental Workers 9.75%
Not for Profit Companies 11.04%
How many households are there in Oak Park?
There are a total of 12,432 households in Oak Park, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.85% of these Oak Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.15%. Additionally, 23.37% of households have children and 76.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,432 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 7,067 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,365 | 0.8% |
Family Households 56.85%
Non-Family Households 43.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,905 | 3.0% |
| Households without Children | 9,527 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 23.37%
Households without Children 76.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Oak Park?
The average annual household income in Oak Park is $79,378, while the median household income sits at $61,991 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,341, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,066 and $43,340, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,378 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $61,991 | 5.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,996 | -2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Oak Park?
There are 12,868 housing units in Oak Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1957. Of the 12,432 occupied housing units in Oak Park, 57.89% are owner-occupied, while 42.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.4% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $183,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,187 per month in Oak Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,868 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1957 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 172 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,599 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,310 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,180 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,561 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 420 | -13.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 264 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 184 | 9.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 178 | 44.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,432 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,197 | 0.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,235 | 3.3% |
Owner Occupied 57.89%
Renter Occupied 42.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,923 | 1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,274 | -3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $183,400 | 20.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $160,800 | 22.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,187 | 8.9% |
With Mortgage 68.4%
Without Mortgage 31.6%
What is the level of education in Oak Park?
Approximately 25.38% of the population in Oak Park holds a high school degree (that's 6,061 residents), while 27.68% have attained a college certificate (7,786 locals) and 22.59% have a bachelor's degree (5,394 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 636 | -12.3% |
| Some High School | 6,061 | -8.1% |
| Some College | 7,786 | 1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,153 | -1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,394 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,026 | 18.9% |
No High School 2.66%
Some High School 25.38%
Some College 27.68%
Associate Degree 9.02%
Bachelor's Degree 22.59%
Graduate Degree 12.67%
What is the marital status of Oak Park residents?
A total of 10,593 people in Oak Park have never been married (which represents 42.49% of the total population), while 9,493 of them are wedded (38.08%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 471 (1.89%) and 3,407 (13.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,593 | -1.9% |
| Married | 9,493 | 2.0% |
| Separated | 471 | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 1,438 | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3,407 | 3,407.0% |
Never Married 42.49%
Married 38.08%
Separated 1.89%
Widowed 5.77%
Divorced 13.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in Oak Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Oak Park use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,346 residents commute by car, 167 prefer going to work by walking and 74 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,346 | -4.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 74 | -5.1% |
| Ferryboat | 10 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 6 | -76.9% |
| Motorcycle | 13 | -13.3% |
| TaxiCab | 23 | -70.9% |
| Walk | 167 | -22.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Oak Park by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.