Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest Map
Oak Forest Overview
27,199
TOTAL POPULATION
13,086
MALE POPULATION
14,113
FEMALE POPULATION
92.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,453
PER CAPITA INCOME
$103,586
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$89,758
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,280
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Oak Forest Zip Codes
Oak Forest Area Codes
Race in Oak Forest
The most populous races in Oak Forest are White / Caucasian (20,626 | 75.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4,000 | 14.7%), and Black / African American (1,999 | 7.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,384 | 5.1% |
| Black / African American | 1,999 | 7.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,000 | 14.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 14 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 20,626 | 75.8% |
| Two or more Races | 1,726 | 6.4% |
| Some other Race | 1,450 | 5.3% |
| Total | 27,199 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Oak Forest
The most populous ancestries reported in Oak Forest are Irish (6,063 | 22.3%), German (4,745 | 17.4%), Polish (3,996 | 14.7%), Mexican (3,305 | 12.1%), and Italian (2,351 | 8.6%), together accounting for 75.2% of all Oak Forest residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 110 | 0.4% |
| American | 541 | 2.0% |
| Arab | 513 | 1.9% |
| Argentinean | 25 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 131 | 0.5% |
| Belgian | 34 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 18 | 0.1% |
| British | 24 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 54 | 0.2% |
| Cambodian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 172 | 0.6% |
| Central American | 93 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 51 | 0.2% |
| Cree | 14 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 192 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 368 | 1.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 136 | 0.5% |
| Danish | 137 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 683 | 2.5% |
| Eastern European | 188 | 0.7% |
| English | 998 | 3.7% |
| European | 288 | 1.1% |
| Finnish | 22 | 0.1% |
| French | 363 | 1.3% |
| French American Indian | 12 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 102 | 0.4% |
| German | 4,745 | 17.4% |
| Greek | 212 | 0.8% |
| Guatemalan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 92 | 0.3% |
| Indian (Asian) | 68 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 6,063 | 22.3% |
| Italian | 2,351 | 8.6% |
| Jordanian | 114 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 602 | 2.2% |
| Laotian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 597 | 2.2% |
| Mexican | 3,305 | 12.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 49 | 0.2% |
| Nicaraguan | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 159 | 0.6% |
| Palestinian | 312 | 1.1% |
| Panamanian | 54 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 12 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 3,996 | 14.7% |
| Puerto Rican | 465 | 1.7% |
| Romanian | 161 | 0.6% |
| Russian | 87 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 74 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 85 | 0.3% |
| Scottish | 219 | 0.8% |
| Sioux | 12 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 175 | 0.6% |
| South American | 54 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 19 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 21 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 130 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 201 | 0.7% |
| Swiss | 153 | 0.6% |
| Syrian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 701 | 2.6% |
| Ukrainian | 78 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 83 | 0.3% | View All 66 Rows |
Immigrants in Oak Forest
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oak Forest came from Asia (1,386 | 5.1%), Latin America (932 | 3.4%), Central America (878 | 3.2%), Mexico (847 | 3.1%), and South Central Asia (791 | 2.9%), together accounting for 17.8% of all Oak Forest residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 157 | 0.6% |
| Argentina | 25 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 1,386 | 5.1% |
| Austria | 2 | 0.0% |
| Belize | 7 | 0.0% |
| Cambodia | 29 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 43 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 878 | 3.2% |
| China | 39 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Denmark | 5 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 20 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 53 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 197 | 0.7% |
| Egypt | 47 | 0.2% |
| England | 16 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 330 | 1.2% |
| Greece | 8 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 9 | 0.0% |
| India | 738 | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 46 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 44 | 0.2% |
| Jordan | 169 | 0.6% |
| Korea | 14 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 932 | 3.4% |
| Mexico | 847 | 3.1% |
| Nicaragua | 18 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 90 | 0.3% |
| Northern Africa | 47 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 79 | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | 53 | 0.2% |
| Peru | 29 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 303 | 1.1% |
| Poland | 173 | 0.6% |
| South America | 54 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 791 | 2.9% |
| South Eastern Asia | 353 | 1.3% |
| Southern Europe | 52 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 10 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 21 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 90 | 0.3% |
| Western Asia | 169 | 0.6% |
| Western Europe | 2 | 0.0% | View All 45 Rows |
Sex and Age in Oak Forest
Sex and Age in Oak Forest
The most populous age groups in Oak Forest are 55 to 59 Years (1,315 | 10.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,238 | 8.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 623 (4.8%) | 536 (3.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 671 (5.1%) | 851 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,127 (8.6%) | 910 (6.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 742 (5.7%) | 1,238 (8.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 712 (5.4%) | 662 (4.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 898 (6.9%) | 828 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,019 (7.8%) | 962 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,036 (7.9%) | 883 (6.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 624 (4.8%) | 911 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 929 (7.1%) | 860 (6.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 807 (6.2%) | 1,150 (8.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,315 (10.1%) | 1,016 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 828 (6.3%) | 864 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 678 (5.2%) | 796 (5.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 500 (3.8%) | 652 (4.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 305 (2.3%) | 660 (4.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 162 (1.2%) | 232 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 110 (0.8%) | 102 (0.7%) |
| Total | 13,086 (100.0%) | 14,113 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Oak Forest
Median Family Size in Oak Forest
The median family size in Oak Forest is 3.19 persons per family, with single male/father families (535 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (893 | 12.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,858 (80.4%) | 3.19 |
| Single Male/Father | 535 (7.3%) | 3.71 |
| Single Female/Mother | 893 (12.3%) | 2.83 |
| Total Families | 7,286 (100.0%) | 3.19 |
Median Household Size in Oak Forest
The median household size in Oak Forest is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (535 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.03 persons per household. non-family households (2,879 | 28.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 5,858 (57.6%) | 3.22 |
| Single Male/Father | 535 (5.3%) | 4.03 |
| Single Female/Mother | 893 (8.8%) | 2.99 |
| Non-family | 2,879 (28.3%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 10,165 (100.0%) | 2.67 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oak Forest
Out of a total of 10,165 households in Oak Forest, 7,286 (71.7%) are family households, while 2,879 (28.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,982, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,340.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,340 (23.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,982 (29.3%) | 522 (5.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,870 (18.4%) | 17 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,290 (12.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 737 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 246 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 161 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,286 (71.7%) | 2,879 (28.3%) |
Female Fertility in Oak Forest
Fertility by Age in Oak Forest
Average fertility rate in Oak Forest is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 145 (78.4%) | 59.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 40 (21.6%) | 13.0 |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 27.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oak Forest
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 145 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Oak Forest
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 40 (21.6%) | 44.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 17 (9.2%) | 7.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 98 (53.0%) | 67.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 30 (16.2%) | 43.0 |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 27.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oak Forest
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 185 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Oak Forest
Income Overview in Oak Forest
Per Capita Income in Oak Forest is $41,453, while median incomes of families and households are $103,586 and $89,758 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 27,199 | $41,453 |
| Median Family Income | 7,286 | $103,586 |
| Mean Family Income | 7,286 | $121,100 |
| Median Household Income | 10,165 | $89,758 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,165 | $109,603 |
| Income Deficit | 7,286 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 27,199 | 28.70% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 27,199 | 71.30¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 27,199 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Oak Forest
Average Earnings in Oak Forest are $45,712, $54,239 for men and $38,671 for women, a difference of 28.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 8,172 (51.5%) | $54,239 |
| Female | 7,697 (48.5%) | $38,671 |
| Total | 15,869 (100.0%) | $45,712 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oak Forest
The most common earnings brackets in Oak Forest are $100,000+ for men (1,958 | 24.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (735 | 9.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 96 (1.2%) | 643 (8.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 237 (2.9%) | 431 (5.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 218 (2.7%) | 235 (3.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 78 (0.9%) | 208 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 204 (2.5%) | 282 (3.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 323 (4.0%) | 189 (2.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 246 (3.0%) | 154 (2.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 59 (0.7%) | 153 (2.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 55 (0.7%) | 205 (2.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 136 (1.7%) | 398 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 660 (8.1%) | 486 (6.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 601 (7.3%) | 255 (3.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 386 (4.7%) | 285 (3.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 130 (1.6%) | 459 (6.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 454 (5.6%) | 323 (4.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 238 (2.9%) | 539 (7.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 477 (5.8%) | 669 (8.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 350 (4.3%) | 355 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,266 (15.5%) | 735 (9.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,958 (24.0%) | 693 (9.0%) |
| Total | 8,172 (100.0%) | 7,697 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oak Forest
Average earnings in Oak Forest are $61,261 for men and $44,620 for women, a difference of 27.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,759, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,947. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,392, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,120.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $25,947 | $28,659 |
| High School Diploma | $51,765 | $24,120 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $61,657 | $40,824 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,811 | $52,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,759 | $69,392 |
| Total | $61,261 | $44,620 |
Family Income in Oak Forest
Family Income Brackets in Oak Forest
According to the Oak Forest family income data, there are 1,887 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 29 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 102 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 0.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 160 | 2.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 510 | 7.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 379 | 5.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,268 | 17.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,035 | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,887 | 25.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,173 | 16.1% |
| $200,000+ | 743 | 10.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oak Forest
7+ person families (146 | 2.0%) account for the highest median family income in Oak Forest with $155,871 per family, while 2-person families (3,153 | 43.3%) have the highest median income of $40,038 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,153 (43.3%) | $80,075 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,857 (25.5%) | $99,784 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,215 (16.7%) | $139,875 |
| 5-Person Families | 666 (9.1%) | $115,161 |
| 6-Person Families | 249 (3.4%) | $155,590 |
| 7+ Person Families | 146 (2.0%) | $155,871 |
| Total | 7,286 (100.0%) | $103,586 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Oak Forest
The median family income in Oak Forest is $103,586, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,160) having the highest median family income of $156,220, while families with no earners (533) have the lowest median family income of $57,361, accounting for 15.9% and 7.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 533 (7.3%) | $57,361 |
| 1 Earner | 2,125 (29.2%) | $75,347 |
| 2 Earners | 3,468 (47.6%) | $117,955 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,160 (15.9%) | $156,220 |
| Total | 7,286 (100.0%) | $103,586 |
Household Income in Oak Forest
Household Income Brackets in Oak Forest
With 2,226 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Oak Forest, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 112 households (1.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 203 | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 112 | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 346 | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 742 | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 712 | 7.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,053 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,433 | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,226 | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,342 | 13.2% |
| $200,000+ | 976 | 9.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Oak Forest
The median household income in Oak Forest is $89,758, with the highest median household income of $106,222 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,021 households (39.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $67,617, with 89 households (0.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 89 (0.9%) | $67,617 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,554 (35.0%) | $91,194 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 4,021 (39.6%) | $106,222 |
| 65+ Years | 2,501 (24.6%) | $71,725 |
| Total | 10,165 (100.0%) | $89,758 |
Poverty in Oak Forest
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Forest
With 2.7% poverty level for males and 4.9% for females among the residents of Oak Forest, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (5.3%) and 126 females (41.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 51 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 32 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 126 (41.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 45 (4.3%) | 54 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 46 (2.4%) | 122 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 31 (1.9%) | 57 (3.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 83 (4.8%) | 168 (8.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 48 (2.2%) | 77 (4.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (1.7%) | 19 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 62 (6.3%) |
| Total | 357 (2.7%) | 685 (4.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Forest
According to the poverty statistics in Oak Forest, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 623 (100.0%) | 526 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 56 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,079 (95.5%) | 1,094 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 566 (94.7%) | 614 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 99 (100.0%) | 175 (58.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 308 (99.7%) | 545 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,001 (95.7%) | 1,000 (94.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,871 (97.6%) | 1,668 (93.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,629 (98.1%) | 1,737 (96.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,653 (95.2%) | 1,840 (91.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,093 (97.8%) | 1,803 (95.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,156 (98.3%) | 1,429 (98.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 577 (100.0%) | 929 (93.7%) |
| Total | 12,711 (97.3%) | 13,413 (95.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oak Forest
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oak Forest show that 1.0% or 60 of the total 5,858 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.2%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 3,606 (98.9%) | 39 (1.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,750 (98.8%) | 21 (1.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 423 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,798 (99.0%) | 60 (1.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oak Forest
According to the poverty data in Oak Forest, 1.5% or 8 single-father households and 15.4% or 138 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (2.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 116 households (20.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (6.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 8 (2.0%) | 116 (20.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8 (1.5%) | 138 (15.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oak Forest
The poverty data for Oak Forest shows that 60 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 146 of the single-parent households (10.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (1.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 household (13.1%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 39 (1.1%) | 22 (5.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 21 (1.2%) | 124 (13.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 60 (1.0%) | 146 (10.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Oak Forest
Employment by Class of Employer in Oak Forest
Among the 14,121 employed individuals in Oak Forest, private company employees (9,536 | 67.5%), local government employees (1,568 | 11.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,288 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 9,536 | 67.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 482 | 3.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 495 | 3.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,288 | 9.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,568 | 11.1% |
| State Government Employees | 446 | 3.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 288 | 2.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 18 | 0.1% |
| Total | 14,121 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Oak Forest
According to the labor force statistics for Oak Forest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,081), 69.2% or 15,280 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 749 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 93.7% or 3,236 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.3% or 118 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 823 (52.1%) | 80 (9.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 866 (63.0%) | 77 (8.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,388 (80.4%) | 49 (3.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,634 (82.5%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,236 (93.7%) | 94 (2.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,162 (84.4%) | 209 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,795 (77.0%) | 111 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,205 (71.2%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,043 (39.7%) | 118 (11.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 126 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15,280 (69.2%) | 749 (4.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oak Forest
According to labor force statistics for Oak Forest, 83.2% of individuals (12,422) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,930) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 472 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 4,620 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 276 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 510 (57.0%) | 38 (4.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,843 (74.5%) | 88 (2.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 4,444 (83.7%) | 329 (6.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,620 (94.1%) | 113 (2.3%) |
| Total | 12,422 (83.2%) | 567 (3.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Oak Forest
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Forest are Community & Social Service (1,654 | 11.4%), Management (1,225 | 8.4%), Education Instruction & Library (1,019 | 7.0%), Business & Financial (855 | 5.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (766 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.5%), Management (64.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (59.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (82.2%), Legal Services & Support (81.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 788 (64.3%) | 437 (35.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 483 (56.5%) | 372 (43.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 337 (59.0%) | 234 (41.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 146 (51.8%) | 136 (48.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 146 (82.5%) | 31 (17.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 45 (40.2%) | 67 (59.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 339 (20.5%) | 1,315 (79.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 66 (27.3%) | 176 (72.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 30 (18.6%) | 131 (81.4%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 181 (17.8%) | 838 (82.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 62 (26.7%) | 170 (73.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 149 (19.5%) | 617 (80.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 109 (22.3%) | 380 (77.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,096 (41.3%) | 2,975 (58.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Oak Forest are Security & Protection (762 | 5.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (661 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (531 | 3.6%), Law Enforcement (451 | 3.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (426 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Oak Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (72.5%), Law Enforcement (54.5%), and Security & Protection (46.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (65.6%), and Personal Care & Service (62.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 52 (23.7%) | 167 (76.3%) |
| Security & Protection | 353 (46.3%) | 409 (53.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 107 (34.4%) | 204 (65.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 246 (54.5%) | 205 (45.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 273 (41.3%) | 388 (58.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 309 (72.5%) | 117 (27.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 201 (37.9%) | 330 (62.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,188 (45.7%) | 1,411 (54.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oak Forest are Office & Administration (2,028 | 14.0%), and Sales & Related (1,313 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 727 (55.4%) | 586 (44.6%) |
| Office & Administration | 573 (28.2%) | 1,455 (71.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,300 (38.9%) | 2,041 (61.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oak Forest are Construction & Extraction (809 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (530 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (34 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 775 (95.8%) | 34 (4.2%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 530 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,339 (97.5%) | 34 (2.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oak Forest are Production (1,004 | 6.9%), Material Moving (720 | 5.0%), and Transportation (423 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 954 (95.0%) | 50 (5.0%) |
| Transportation | 332 (78.5%) | 91 (21.5%) |
| Material Moving | 485 (67.4%) | 235 (32.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,771 (82.5%) | 376 (17.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Forest
Employment Industries in Oak Forest
The major employment industries in Oak Forest include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,691 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (1,662 | 11.4%), Educational Services (1,358 | 9.3%), Manufacturing (1,242 | 8.6%), and Professional & Scientific (1,149 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Forest
The Oak Forest industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (89.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (83.3%), and Educational Services (80.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 966 (85.4%) | 165 (14.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,059 (85.3%) | 183 (14.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 379 (89.8%) | 43 (10.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 820 (49.3%) | 842 (50.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 555 (87.0%) | 83 (13.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Information | 96 (75.6%) | 31 (24.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 412 (56.4%) | 318 (43.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 192 (68.3%) | 89 (31.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 509 (44.3%) | 640 (55.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 460 (62.8%) | 272 (37.2%) |
| Educational Services | 262 (19.3%) | 1,096 (80.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 401 (23.7%) | 1,290 (76.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 66 (16.7%) | 330 (83.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 393 (42.1%) | 541 (57.9%) |
| Public Administration | 543 (62.4%) | 327 (37.6%) |
| Total | 7,694 (52.9%) | 6,837 (47.0%) |
Education in Oak Forest
School Enrollment in Oak Forest
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,812 students in Oak Forest are middle school (1,629 | 23.9%), college / undergraduate (1,462 | 21.5%), and high school (1,455 | 21.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 266 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 4.3% |
| Elementary School | 1,350 | 19.8% |
| Middle School | 1,629 | 23.9% |
| High School | 1,455 | 21.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,462 | 21.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 354 | 5.2% |
| Total | 6,812 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oak Forest
Out of a total of 6,812 students who are enrolled in schools in Oak Forest, 967 (14.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,845 (85.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 199 (40.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,208 (96.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 154 (72.6%) | 58 (27.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,379 (92.3%) | 115 (7.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,770 (90.3%) | 190 (9.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,208 (96.4%) | 45 (3.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 421 (76.5%) | 129 (23.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 431 (81.2%) | 100 (18.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 193 (59.6%) | 131 (40.4%) |
| 35 Years and over | 289 (59.2%) | 199 (40.8%) |
| Total | 5,845 (85.8%) | 967 (14.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oak Forest
Business (1,535 | 23.7%), science & technology (860 | 13.3%), education (827 | 12.8%), psychology (535 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (478 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 6,475 individuals in Oak Forest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 352 | 5.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 234 | 3.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 183 | 2.8% |
| Psychology | 535 | 8.3% |
| Social Sciences | 276 | 4.3% |
| Engineering | 239 | 3.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 75 | 1.2% |
| Science & Technology | 860 | 13.3% |
| Business | 1,535 | 23.7% |
| Education | 827 | 12.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 83 | 1.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 224 | 3.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 246 | 3.8% |
| Communications | 328 | 5.1% |
| Arts & Humanities | 478 | 7.4% |
| Total | 6,475 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Oak Forest
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oak Forest
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oak Forest are males with 2 vehicles (3,223, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,990, making up 48.8%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 80 (1.1%) | 143 (2.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,399 (18.6%) | 1,068 (16.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,223 (42.9%) | 2,990 (45.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,718 (22.9%) | 1,643 (24.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 791 (10.5%) | 619 (9.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 309 (4.1%) | 136 (2.1%) |
| Total | 7,520 (100.0%) | 6,599 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Oak Forest
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oak Forest are 20 to 24 minutes (2,126 commuters, 16.7%), 60 to 89 minutes (1,856 commuters, 14.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,849 commuters, 14.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 205 | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 885 | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 785 | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,585 | 12.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,126 | 16.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 658 | 5.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,849 | 14.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 439 | 3.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 647 | 5.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,269 | 10.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,856 | 14.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 397 | 3.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Oak Forest
The most common commute times in Oak Forest are 30 to 34 minutes (1,264 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,218 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 56 (0.8%) | 149 (2.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 463 (6.7%) | 422 (7.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 409 (5.9%) | 376 (6.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 604 (8.7%) | 981 (17.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 908 (13.1%) | 1,218 (21.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 338 (4.9%) | 320 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,264 (18.2%) | 585 (10.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 257 (3.7%) | 182 (3.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 548 (7.9%) | 99 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 604 (8.7%) | 665 (11.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,134 (16.4%) | 722 (12.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 350 (5.1%) | 47 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oak Forest
The most frequent times of departure to work in Oak Forest are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (872, 12.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,277, 22.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 748 (10.8%) | 193 (3.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 735 (10.6%) | 159 (2.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 445 (6.4%) | 225 (3.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 872 (12.6%) | 331 (5.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 553 (8.0%) | 582 (10.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 718 (10.3%) | 1,277 (22.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 545 (7.9%) | 643 (11.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 200 (2.9%) | 616 (10.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 201 (2.9%) | 273 (4.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 658 (9.5%) | 159 (2.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 85 (1.2%) | 153 (2.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 47 (0.7%) | 112 (1.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 597 (8.6%) | 538 (9.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 531 (7.7%) | 505 (8.8%) |
| Total | 6,935 (100.0%) | 5,766 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Oak Forest
Occupancy by Ownership in Oak Forest
Of the total 10,165 dwellings in Oak Forest, owner-occupied units account for 8,123 (79.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,042 (20.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,123 | 79.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,042 | 20.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Oak Forest
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,340 | 23.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,504 | 34.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,887 | 18.6% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,434 | 23.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oak Forest
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,565 (66.9%) | 775 (33.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,833 (80.8%) | 671 (19.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,543 (81.8%) | 344 (18.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,182 (89.6%) | 252 (10.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 8,123 (79.9%) | 2,042 (20.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oak Forest
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 324 (68.1%) | 152 (31.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,049 (80.8%) | 487 (19.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,022 (82.0%) | 663 (18.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,728 (78.7%) | 740 (21.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oak Forest
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,811 | 17.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,832 | 18.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,812 | 17.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,209 | 21.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,473 | 14.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 905 | 8.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 123 | 1.2% |
| Total | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Oak Forest
Median Income by Occupancy in Oak Forest
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 8,123 (79.9%) | $100,633 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,042 (20.1%) | $58,438 |
| Average | 10,165 (100.0%) | $89,758 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oak Forest
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 36 (0.4%) | 130 (6.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 41 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 75 (0.9%) | 40 (2.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 102 (1.3%) | 43 (2.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 59 (0.7%) | 143 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 444 (5.5%) | 303 (14.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 515 (6.3%) | 200 (9.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,644 (20.2%) | 414 (20.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,105 (13.6%) | 325 (15.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,076 (25.6%) | 148 (7.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,026 (24.9%) | 296 (14.5%) |
| Total | 8,123 (100.0%) | 2,042 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oak Forest
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 116 (1.4%) | 41 (2.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 229 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 801 (9.9%) | 161 (7.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 929 (11.4%) | 297 (14.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,602 (19.7%) | 959 (47.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 2,015 (24.8%) | 164 (8.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,475 (18.2%) | 141 (6.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 587 (7.2%) | 76 (3.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 369 (4.5%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| Total | 8,123 (100.0%) | 2,042 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Oak Forest
Housing Structures in Oak Forest
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,410 | 72.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 390 | 3.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 37 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 132 | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 767 | 7.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,429 | 14.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oak Forest
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,885 (92.9%) | 525 (7.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 381 (97.7%) | 9 (2.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 66 (50.0%) | 66 (50.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 269 (35.1%) | 498 (64.9%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 485 (33.9%) | 944 (66.1%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,123 (79.9%) | 2,042 (20.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oak Forest
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 40 (0.5%) | 73 (3.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 94 (1.2%) | 611 (29.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,941 (23.9%) | 806 (39.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,663 (45.1%) | 382 (18.7%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,385 (29.4%) | 170 (8.3%) |
| Total | 8,123 (100.0%) | 2,042 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oak Forest
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 7,588 (93.4%) | 1,518 (74.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 112 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 369 (4.5%) | 481 (23.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 15 (0.2%) | 20 (1.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 20 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 19 (0.2%) | 23 (1.1%) |
| Total | 8,123 (100.0%) | 2,042 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Oak Forest
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 183 (2.2%) | 263 (12.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,949 (24.0%) | 1,148 (56.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,765 (46.4%) | 520 (25.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,226 (27.4%) | 111 (5.4%) |
| Total | 8,123 (100.0%) | 2,042 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Oak Forest
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oak Forest
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,641 | 5,482 |
| Median Property Value | $240,300 | $229,700 |
| Median Household Income | $80,341 | $1,617 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $871 | $369 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $6,478 | $50 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oak Forest
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 132 (5.0%) | 72 (1.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 73 (2.8%) | 208 (3.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,735 (65.7%) | 4,202 (76.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 665 (25.2%) | 953 (17.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 36 (1.4%) | 36 (0.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,641 (100.0%) | 5,482 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oak Forest
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 20 (0.8%) | 64 (1.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 158 (6.0%) | 57 (1.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 210 (8.0%) | 78 (1.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 289 (10.9%) | 234 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 573 (21.7%) | 226 (4.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 298 (11.3%) | 1,071 (19.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 684 (25.9%) | 807 (14.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 409 (15.5%) | 1,392 (25.4%) |
| Total | 2,641 (100.0%) | 5,482 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oak Forest
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 823 (31.2%) | 106,310 (1,939.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 734 (27.8%) | 2,665 (48.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 295 (11.2%) | 1,642 (29.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 789 (29.9%) | 532 (9.7%) |
| Total | 2,641 (100.0%) | 5,482 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oak Forest
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 62 (2.4%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 74 (2.8%) | 126 (2.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,417 (91.5%) | 124 (2.3%) |
| Total | 2,641 (100.0%) | 5,482 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Oak Forest
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Forest
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,199 (94.6%) | 69 (5.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,884 (96.2%) | 191 (3.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,850 (93.3%) | 133 (6.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,006 (87.1%) | 447 (13.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,203 (92.7%) | 251 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,641 (97.3%) | 103 (2.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,868 (96.2%) | 153 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,624 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,568 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25,843 (95.1%) | 1,347 (5.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oak Forest
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,199 (94.6%) | 69 (5.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,884 (96.2%) | 191 (3.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,850 (93.3%) | 133 (6.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oak Forest
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 897 (90.5%) | 94 (9.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,436 (87.5%) | 348 (12.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,295 (89.3%) | 516 (10.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,980 (98.3%) | 70 (1.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 14,197 (97.8%) | 317 (2.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Forest
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 305 (24.0%) | 966 (76.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,453 (28.6%) | 3,677 (72.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 203 (10.2%) | 1,727 (87.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 650 (18.8%) | 2,478 (71.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 411 (11.9%) | 2,895 (83.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 441 (11.8%) | 3,312 (88.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 580 (14.4%) | 3,486 (86.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,537 (96.7%) | 1,757 (67.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,568 (100.0%) | 955 (60.9%) |
| Total | 8,148 (30.0%) | 21,253 (78.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oak Forest
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 67 (3.0%) | 334 (12.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 249 (8.4%) | 203 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 422 (7.6%) | 518 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 280 (23.8%) | 235 (16.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 199 (34.5%) | 233 (23.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oak Forest
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 110 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 131 (2.4%) | 84 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 155 (13.2%) | 46 (3.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 103 (17.8%) | 130 (13.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (0.9%) | 208 (8.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 23 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (1.3%) | 186 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 57 (4.9%) | 38 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 68 (11.8%) | 76 (7.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 70 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 79 (2.7%) | 186 (6.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49 (0.9%) | 207 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 67 (5.7%) | 53 (3.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 104 (18.0%) | 37 (3.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 100 (3.4%) | 17 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 195 (3.5%) | 181 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 146 (12.4%) | 233 (16.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 137 (23.7%) | 143 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (1.5%) | 35 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 100 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (0.6%) | 60 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 57 (4.9%) | 45 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (10.1%) | 85 (8.6%) |
Technology Access in Oak Forest
Computing Device Access in Oak Forest
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 8,254 | 81.2% |
| Smartphone | 9,128 | 89.8% |
| Tablet | 6,895 | 67.8% |
| No Computing Device | 670 | 6.6% |
| Total | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Oak Forest
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 8,327 | 81.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 954 | 9.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 566 | 5.6% |
| No Internet | 695 | 6.8% |
| Total | 10,165 | 100.0% |
Oak Forest Summary
Oak Forest, Illinois is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago, located approximately 25 miles southwest of the city. The population of Oak Forest was 28,086 at the 2010 census.
History
Oak Forest was first settled in the 1830s by German immigrants. The area was originally known as Germania, and the first post office was established in 1854. The name was changed to Oak Forest in 1873. The city was incorporated in 1927.
In the early 20th century, Oak Forest was a rural farming community. The population began to grow in the 1950s, as the city became a popular destination for Chicagoans looking for a suburban lifestyle. The population continued to grow in the following decades, and the city was officially incorporated in 1927.
Geography
Oak Forest is located at 41°37′N 87°45′W (41.619, -87.749). According to the 2010 census, Oak Forest has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km2), of which 8.8 square miles (22.8 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) is water.
Economy
Oak Forest is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The city is also home to a number of industrial and manufacturing companies. The largest employers in the city are the Oak Forest Hospital, the Oak Forest Public Library, and the Oak Forest Park District.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 28,086 people, 10,845 households, and 7,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,179.3 people per square mile (1,225.2/km2). There were 11,541 housing units at an average density of 1,303.3 per square mile (502.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
There were 10,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. Males had a median income of $50,945 versus $37,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Oak Forest?
Total Population of Oak Forest is 27,199.
What is the Total Male Population of Oak Forest?
Total Male Population of Oak Forest is 13,086.
What is the Total Female Population of Oak Forest?
Total Female Population of Oak Forest is 14,113.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oak Forest?
There are 92.72 Males per 100 Females in Oak Forest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oak Forest?
There are 107.85 Females per 100 Males in Oak Forest.
What is the Median Population Age in Oak Forest?
Median Population Age in Oak Forest is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oak Forest
Average Family Size in Oak Forest is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oak Forest
Average Household Size in Oak Forest is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oak Forest?
Per Capita income in Oak Forest is $41,453.
What is the Median Family Income in Oak Forest?
Median Family Income in Oak Forest is $103,586.
What is the Median Household income in Oak Forest?
Median Household Income in Oak Forest is $89,758.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oak Forest?
Income or Wage Gap in Oak Forest is 28.7%.
Women in Oak Forest earn 71.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Forest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Forest is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oak Forest?
There are 15,280 People in the Labor Forcein in Oak Forest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oak Forest?
69.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Oak Forest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oak Forest?
Unemployment Rate in Oak Forest is 4.9%.