Oak Park, IL

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Oak Park Overview

53,834
TOTAL POPULATION
24,751
MALE POPULATION
29,083
FEMALE POPULATION
85.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$66,755
PER CAPITA INCOME
$159,422
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$103,264
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29,962
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Oak Park Zip Codes

Oak Park Area Codes

Race in Oak Park

The most populous races in Oak Park are White / Caucasian (33,958 | 63.1%), Black / African American (10,244 | 19.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (4,990 | 9.3%).
Race in Oak Park
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,1785.9%
Black / African American10,24419.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,9909.3%
Native / Alaskan2580.5%
White / Caucasian33,95863.1%
Two or more Races4,8469.0%
Some other Race1,3402.5%
Total53,834100.0%

Ancestry in Oak Park

The most populous ancestries reported in Oak Park are German (9,524 | 17.7%), Irish (8,850 | 16.4%), English (4,351 | 8.1%), Polish (3,846 | 7.1%), and Italian (3,791 | 7.0%), together accounting for 56.4% of all Oak Park residents.
Ancestry in Oak Park
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3990.7%
Albanian720.1%
Alsatian120.0%
American1,2092.2%
Arab1230.2%
Argentinean60.0%
Armenian1580.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac260.1%
Austrian2650.5%
Barbadian240.0%
Belgian1290.2%
Bhutanese7071.3%
Bolivian190.0%
Brazilian1410.3%
British5000.9%
Bulgarian50.0%
Burmese4950.9%
Cajun170.0%
Canadian460.1%
Cape Verdean370.1%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Central American3510.6%
Central American Indian260.1%
Cherokee2020.4%
Chickasaw480.1%
Chilean410.1%
Chippewa550.1%
Choctaw70.0%
Colombian2300.4%
Costa Rican130.0%
Croatian1790.3%
Cuban1130.2%
Czech6191.1%
Czechoslovakian340.1%
Danish2870.5%
Dominican740.1%
Dutch9371.7%
Eastern European2960.5%
Ecuadorian310.1%
Egyptian180.0%
English4,3518.1%
Estonian80.0%
European1,5162.8%
Finnish470.1%
French9721.8%
French Canadian1760.3%
German9,52417.7%
German Russian330.1%
Ghanaian420.1%
Greek4170.8%
Guatemalan1550.3%
Haitian210.0%
Honduran910.2%
Hungarian2800.5%
Indian (Asian)9301.7%
Iranian1510.3%
Irish8,85016.4%
Iroquois150.0%
Israeli570.1%
Italian3,7917.0%
Jamaican1530.3%
Korean1,2392.3%
Latvian1550.3%
Lebanese370.1%
Lithuanian6701.2%
Luxembourger570.1%
Mexican2,8345.3%
Mexican American Indian1530.3%
Mongolian140.0%
Moroccan60.0%
Native Hawaiian420.1%
Nicaraguan240.0%
Nigerian1280.2%
Northern European640.1%
Norwegian9581.8%
Ottawa130.0%
Pakistani3630.7%
Palestinian380.1%
Panamanian410.1%
Peruvian1260.2%
Polish3,8467.1%
Portuguese280.1%
Puerto Rican9071.7%
Romanian830.2%
Russian8041.5%
Salvadoran270.1%
Scandinavian1850.3%
Scotch-Irish5601.0%
Scottish7601.4%
Serbian1140.2%
Slavic280.1%
Slovak2980.5%
Slovene1340.3%
South American5151.0%
Spaniard1430.3%
Spanish340.1%
Sri Lankan780.1%
Subsaharan African7141.3%
Swedish1,1632.2%
Swiss3020.6%
Syrian100.0%
Thai9831.8%
Turkish590.1%
Ukrainian2820.5%
Venezuelan620.1%
Welsh3930.7%
West Indian640.1%
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Immigrants in Oak Park

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oak Park came from Asia (2,048 | 3.8%), Latin America (1,082 | 2.0%), Europe (1,017 | 1.9%), South Central Asia (655 | 1.2%), and South Eastern Asia (651 | 1.2%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Oak Park residents.
Immigrants in Oak Park
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan270.1%
Africa2010.4%
Albania160.0%
Argentina260.1%
Asia2,0483.8%
Barbados190.0%
Bolivia190.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina180.0%
Brazil860.2%
Bulgaria50.0%
Cambodia570.1%
Cameroon160.0%
Canada740.1%
Caribbean1140.2%
Central America6281.2%
China1690.3%
Colombia1240.2%
Cuba230.0%
Eastern Africa600.1%
Eastern Asia5171.0%
Eastern Europe3600.7%
Ecuador190.0%
El Salvador90.0%
England330.1%
Europe1,0171.9%
France200.0%
Germany2420.4%
Ghana70.0%
Greece120.0%
Grenada50.0%
Guatemala860.2%
Haiti320.1%
Honduras210.0%
Hungary70.0%
India3540.7%
Indonesia60.0%
Iran920.2%
Iraq90.0%
Ireland390.1%
Israel100.0%
Italy880.2%
Jamaica170.0%
Japan1220.2%
Kazakhstan210.0%
Korea2260.4%
Kuwait230.0%
Latin America1,0822.0%
Latvia80.0%
Malaysia250.1%
Mexico4880.9%
Middle Africa160.0%
Moldova180.0%
Nepal730.1%
Netherlands360.1%
Nicaragua240.0%
Nigeria330.1%
Northern Africa170.0%
Northern Europe1440.3%
Pakistan780.1%
Peru510.1%
Philippines4550.9%
Poland1720.3%
Romania310.1%
Russia210.0%
Saudi Arabia120.0%
Scotland40.0%
Serbia260.1%
South Africa680.1%
South America3400.6%
South Central Asia6551.2%
South Eastern Asia6511.2%
Southern Europe1530.3%
Spain530.1%
Sri Lanka100.0%
Syria100.0%
Taiwan40.0%
Thailand760.1%
Trinidad and Tobago180.0%
Turkey520.1%
Ukraine300.1%
Venezuela150.0%
Vietnam320.1%
Western Africa400.1%
Western Asia1780.3%
Western Europe2980.5%
Zimbabwe400.1%
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Sex and Age in Oak Park

Sex and Age in Oak Park

The most populous age groups in Oak Park are 35 to 39 Years (2,299 | 9.3%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (2,134 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Oak Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,355 (5.5%)1,627 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years2,099 (8.5%)1,725 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,847 (7.5%)1,775 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,368 (5.5%)1,582 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,086 (4.4%)1,364 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,273 (5.1%)1,776 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,511 (6.1%)2,000 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years2,299 (9.3%)1,999 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years1,877 (7.6%)2,134 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,819 (7.3%)1,921 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,573 (6.4%)2,048 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,539 (6.2%)1,614 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,249 (5.1%)2,028 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,252 (5.1%)1,652 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,124 (4.5%)1,745 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years875 (3.5%)991 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years370 (1.5%)593 (2.0%)
85 Years and over235 (0.9%)509 (1.8%)
Total24,751 (100.0%)29,083 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Oak Park

Median Family Size in Oak Park

The median family size in Oak Park is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,951 | 76.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (664 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Oak Park
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,951 (76.6%)3.22
Single Male/Father664 (5.1%)2.67
Single Female/Mother2,373 (18.3%)2.71
Total Families12,988 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Oak Park

The median household size in Oak Park is 2.29 persons per household, with married-couple households (9,951 | 42.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (10,357 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Oak Park
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,951 (42.6%)3.25
Single Male/Father664 (2.8%)2.98
Single Female/Mother2,373 (10.2%)2.85
Non-family10,357 (44.4%)1.19
Total Households23,345 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Oak Park

Out of a total of 23,345 households in Oak Park, 12,988 (55.6%) are family households, while 10,357 (44.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,640, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,896.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oak Park
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,896 (38.1%)
2-Person Households5,640 (24.2%)1,259 (5.4%)
3-Person Households2,822 (12.1%)165 (0.7%)
4-Person Households3,207 (13.7%)22 (0.1%)
5-Person Households939 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households349 (1.5%)15 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households31 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,988 (55.6%)10,357 (44.4%)

Female Fertility in Oak Park

Fertility by Age in Oak Park

Average fertility rate in Oak Park is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 54.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Oak Park
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years280 (54.4%)54.0
35 to 50 years235 (45.6%)37.0
Total515 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oak Park

60.0% of women with births (515) in Oak Park are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 59.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oak Park
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years113 (40.4%)167 (59.6%)
35 to 50 years196 (83.4%)39 (16.6%)
Total309 (60.0%)206 (40.0%)

Fertility by Education in Oak Park

Average fertility rate in Oak Park is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 66.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 56.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Oak Park
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (1.2%)5.0
High School Diploma54 (10.5%)54.0
College or Associate's Degree43 (8.4%)19.0
Bachelor's Degree121 (23.5%)29.0
Graduate Degree291 (56.5%)66.0
Total515 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oak Park

40.0% of women with births in Oak Park are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 85.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oak Park
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma46 (85.2%)8 (14.8%)
College or Associate's Degree25 (58.1%)18 (41.9%)
Bachelor's Degree82 (67.8%)39 (32.2%)
Graduate Degree156 (53.6%)135 (46.4%)
Total309 (60.0%)206 (40.0%)

Income in Oak Park

Income Overview in Oak Park

Per Capita Income in Oak Park is $66,755, while median incomes of families and households are $159,422 and $103,264 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income53,834$66,755
Median Family Income12,988$159,422
Mean Family Income12,988$207,338
Median Household Income23,345$103,264
Mean Household Income23,345$151,794
Income Deficit12,988$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)53,83433.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)53,83466.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index53,8340.49

Earnings by Sex in Oak Park

Average Earnings in Oak Park are $69,581, $85,289 for men and $57,051 for women, a difference of 33.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Oak Park
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male14,232 (46.3%)$85,289
Female16,497 (53.7%)$57,051
Total30,729 (100.0%)$69,581

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oak Park

The most common earnings brackets in Oak Park are $100,000+ for men (6,168 | 43.3%) and $100,000+ for women (4,229 | 25.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oak Park
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less552 (3.9%)730 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999266 (1.9%)442 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499293 (2.1%)745 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999205 (1.4%)574 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499235 (1.7%)483 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999235 (1.7%)389 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499183 (1.3%)238 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999103 (0.7%)202 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499249 (1.8%)396 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999147 (1.0%)369 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999276 (1.9%)623 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999413 (2.9%)485 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999279 (2.0%)485 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999481 (3.4%)686 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999283 (2.0%)554 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999293 (2.1%)676 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999725 (5.1%)1,107 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,004 (7.0%)887 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,842 (12.9%)2,197 (13.3%)
$100,000+6,168 (43.3%)4,229 (25.6%)
Total14,232 (100.0%)16,497 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oak Park

Average earnings in Oak Park are $93,080 for men and $63,735 for women, a difference of 31.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $113,352, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,119. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,360, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,301.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oak Park
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,119$58,409
High School Diploma$53,683$23,301
College or Associate's Degree$56,788$38,713
Bachelor's Degree$103,221$63,717
Graduate Degree$113,352$80,360
Total$93,080$63,735

Family Income in Oak Park

Family Income Brackets in Oak Park

According to the Oak Park family income data, there are 4,754 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 130 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Oak Park
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001301.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991301.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992602.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992211.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995714.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,0137.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,2479.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,40318.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,24717.3%
$200,000+4,75436.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oak Park

5-person families (888 | 6.8%) account for the highest median family income in Oak Park with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (5,942 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $55,968 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oak Park
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,942 (45.8%)$111,935
3-Person Families2,765 (21.3%)$159,738
4-Person Families3,104 (23.9%)$203,047
5-Person Families888 (6.8%)$250,001
6-Person Families270 (2.1%)$215,528
7+ Person Families19 (0.2%)$0
Total12,988 (100.0%)$159,422

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oak Park

The median family income in Oak Park is $159,422, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,407) having the highest median family income of $217,337, while families with no earners (1,467) have the lowest median family income of $73,906, accounting for 10.8% and 11.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Oak Park
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,467 (11.3%)$73,906
1 Earner3,423 (26.4%)$110,576
2 Earners6,691 (51.5%)$194,157
3+ Earners1,407 (10.8%)$217,337
Total12,988 (100.0%)$159,422

Household Income in Oak Park

Household Income Brackets in Oak Park

With 5,299 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Oak Park, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 700 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Oak Park
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009574.1%
$10,000 to $14,9997003.0%
$15,000 to $24,9999804.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0044.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6577.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993,12813.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,87112.3%
$100,000 to $149,9994,01517.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,73111.7%
$200,000+5,29922.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Oak Park

The median household income in Oak Park is $103,264, with the highest median household income of $140,806 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,555 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,940, with 595 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Oak Park
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years595 (2.5%)$36,940
25 to 44 Years8,118 (34.8%)$103,732
45 to 64 Years8,555 (36.6%)$140,806
65+ Years6,077 (26.0%)$72,722
Total23,345 (100.0%)$103,264

Poverty in Oak Park

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Park

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 8.1% for females among the residents of Oak Park, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 249 males (17.8%) and 304 females (15.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years170 (12.6%)63 (3.9%)
5 Years19 (4.3%)11 (3.1%)
6 to 11 Years45 (1.8%)140 (7.0%)
12 to 14 Years57 (5.8%)34 (3.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.0%)
16 and 17 Years54 (7.3%)9 (1.3%)
18 to 24 Years249 (17.8%)304 (15.6%)
25 to 34 Years247 (8.9%)290 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years222 (5.3%)261 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years44 (1.3%)173 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years128 (4.6%)425 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years63 (2.7%)414 (12.3%)
75 Years and over56 (3.9%)199 (10.0%)
Total1,354 (5.5%)2,329 (8.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Park

According to the poverty statistics in Oak Park, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,176 (87.4%)1,553 (96.1%)
5 Years418 (95.7%)346 (96.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,474 (98.2%)1,874 (93.0%)
12 to 14 Years926 (94.2%)1,051 (96.9%)
15 Years297 (100.0%)299 (98.0%)
16 and 17 Years682 (92.7%)670 (98.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,153 (82.2%)1,647 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,534 (91.1%)3,484 (92.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,953 (94.7%)3,872 (93.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,346 (98.7%)3,784 (95.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,643 (95.4%)3,197 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,290 (97.3%)2,948 (87.7%)
75 Years and over1,392 (96.1%)1,790 (90.0%)
Total23,284 (94.5%)26,515 (91.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oak Park

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oak Park show that 1.3% or 134 of the total 9,951 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.4%, comprising of 124 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oak Park
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,006 (97.6%)124 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children3,988 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children815 (98.8%)10 (1.2%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,817 (98.7%)134 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oak Park

According to the poverty data in Oak Park, 6.3% or 42 single-father households and 11.8% or 280 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (67.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 232 households (17.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oak Park
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)33 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children13 (3.6%)232 (17.9%)
3 or 4 Children29 (67.4%)15 (15.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (6.3%)280 (11.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oak Park

The poverty data for Oak Park shows that 134 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 322 of the single-parent households (10.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 households (2.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 household (31.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oak Park
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children124 (2.4%)33 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)245 (14.8%)
3 or 4 Children10 (1.2%)44 (31.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (1.3%)322 (10.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Oak Park

Employment by Class of Employer in Oak Park

Among the 27,916 employed individuals in Oak Park, private company employees (15,909 | 57.0%), not-for-profit organizations (4,913 | 17.6%), and local government employees (2,421 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Oak Park
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,90957.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,3224.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2544.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,91317.6%
Local Government Employees2,4218.7%
State Government Employees9973.6%
Federal Government Employees1,0833.9%
Unpaid Family Workers170.1%
Total27,916100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Oak Park

According to the labor force statistics for Oak Park, out of the total population over 16 years of age (42,803), 70.0% or 29,962 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 1,468 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.4% or 7,594 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.1% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Oak Park
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years650 (27.7%)85 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,762 (71.9%)164 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,729 (89.5%)55 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,191 (90.9%)48 (1.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,594 (91.4%)448 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,573 (89.3%)283 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,721 (86.3%)220 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,527 (77.1%)129 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,940 (33.6%)43 (2.2%)
75 Years and over275 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,962 (70.0%)1,468 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oak Park

According to labor force statistics for Oak Park, 88.4% of individuals (25,335) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (28,660) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 1,191 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 91.1% or 19,239 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.9% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oak Park
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School290 (54.7%)137 (25.9%)
High School Diploma1,596 (76.7%)293 (14.1%)
College / Associate Degree4,210 (85.4%)468 (9.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,239 (91.1%)528 (2.5%)
Total25,335 (88.4%)1,347 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Oak Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Park are Community & Social Service (6,747 | 23.7%), Management (4,633 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (3,204 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,200 | 11.2%), and Business & Financial (2,945 | 10.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Oak Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (67.0%), Architecture & Engineering (62.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (61.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Oak Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,228 (48.1%)2,405 (51.9%)
Business & Financial1,446 (49.1%)1,499 (50.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,981 (61.9%)1,219 (38.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,107 (67.0%)545 (33.0%)
Architecture & Engineering460 (62.3%)278 (37.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science414 (51.1%)396 (48.9%)
Community & Social Service 2,719 (40.3%)4,028 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media316 (30.8%)709 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support686 (57.3%)511 (42.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,116 (34.8%)2,088 (65.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment601 (45.5%)720 (54.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating668 (29.1%)1,631 (70.9%)
Health Technologists573 (28.7%)1,426 (71.3%)
Total (Category)9,042 (45.6%)10,782 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Oak Park are Food Preparation & Serving (766 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (707 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (394 | 1.4%), Security & Protection (348 | 1.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (262 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Oak Park

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Oak Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (79.8%), Law Enforcement (70.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Oak Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support49 (12.4%)345 (87.6%)
Security & Protection167 (48.0%)181 (52.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention65 (32.0%)138 (68.0%)
Law Enforcement102 (70.3%)43 (29.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving378 (49.3%)388 (50.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance209 (79.8%)53 (20.2%)
Personal Care & Service182 (25.7%)525 (74.3%)
Total (Category)985 (39.8%)1,492 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oak Park are Sales & Related (2,129 | 7.5%), and Office & Administration (2,077 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Oak Park

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Oak Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,138 (53.4%)991 (46.6%)
Office & Administration665 (32.0%)1,412 (68.0%)
Total (Category)1,803 (42.9%)2,403 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oak Park are Construction & Extraction (353 | 1.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (128 | 0.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (35 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Oak Park

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Oak Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction348 (98.6%)5 (1.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)511 (99.0%)5 (1.0%)
Total (Overall)13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oak Park are Transportation (662 | 2.3%), Material Moving (468 | 1.6%), and Production (307 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Oak Park

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Oak Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Production223 (72.6%)84 (27.4%)
Transportation538 (81.3%)124 (18.7%)
Material Moving311 (66.4%)157 (33.6%)
Total (Category)1,072 (74.6%)365 (25.4%)
Total (Overall)13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Park

Employment Industries in Oak Park

The major employment industries in Oak Park include Educational Services (4,771 | 16.8%), Professional & Scientific (4,492 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,333 | 15.2%), Finance & Insurance (1,901 | 6.7%), and Retail Trade (1,734 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Oak Park

Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Park

The Oak Park industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (95.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.2%), and Wholesale Trade (62.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Park
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction697 (95.0%)37 (5.0%)
Manufacturing966 (63.8%)548 (36.2%)
Wholesale Trade146 (37.4%)244 (62.6%)
Retail Trade922 (53.2%)812 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing927 (73.8%)330 (26.3%)
Utilities105 (67.7%)50 (32.3%)
Information469 (52.7%)421 (47.3%)
Finance & Insurance1,246 (65.5%)655 (34.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing474 (57.6%)349 (42.4%)
Professional & Scientific2,292 (51.0%)2,200 (49.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support348 (50.9%)335 (49.0%)
Educational Services1,821 (38.2%)2,950 (61.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,075 (24.8%)3,258 (75.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation432 (49.5%)441 (50.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services500 (38.7%)792 (61.3%)
Public Administration565 (51.5%)532 (48.5%)
Total13,413 (47.1%)15,047 (52.9%)

Education in Oak Park

School Enrollment in Oak Park

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,575 students in Oak Park are middle school (2,956 | 20.3%), high school (2,899 | 19.9%), and elementary school (2,795 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Oak Park
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4249.8%
Kindergarten7895.4%
Elementary School2,79519.2%
Middle School2,95620.3%
High School2,89919.9%
College / Undergraduate2,20115.1%
Graduate / Professional1,51110.4%
Total14,575100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oak Park

Out of a total of 14,575 students who are enrolled in schools in Oak Park, 3,527 (24.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,048 (75.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 686 (68.0% 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 1,937 (95.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oak Park
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds323 (32.0%)686 (68.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,130 (83.6%)613 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,165 (88.5%)410 (11.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,937 (95.8%)84 (4.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds692 (84.5%)127 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds918 (70.3%)388 (29.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds576 (43.2%)758 (56.8%)
35 Years and over305 (39.7%)463 (60.3%)
Total11,048 (75.8%)3,527 (24.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oak Park

Business (4,174 | 14.0%), social sciences (3,177 | 10.7%), education (2,868 | 9.7%), literature & languages (2,399 | 8.1%), and communications (2,351 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 29,733 individuals in Oak Park who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oak Park
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,4464.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,8956.4%
Physical & Health Sciences8472.9%
Psychology1,5665.3%
Social Sciences3,17710.7%
Engineering1,3804.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies3071.0%
Science & Technology2,3097.8%
Business4,17414.0%
Education2,8689.7%
Literature & Languages2,3998.1%
Liberal Arts & History1,9496.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2,1267.1%
Communications2,3517.9%
Arts & Humanities9393.2%
Total29,733100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Oak Park

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oak Park

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oak Park are males with 2 vehicles (6,377, accounting for 48.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,839, making up 43.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oak Park
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle598 (4.5%)735 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle4,804 (36.4%)6,556 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles6,377 (48.4%)5,839 (39.7%)
3 Vehicles1,155 (8.8%)1,310 (8.9%)
4 Vehicles178 (1.3%)189 (1.3%)
5 or more Vehicles72 (0.5%)72 (0.5%)
Total13,184 (100.0%)14,701 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Oak Park

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oak Park are 45 to 59 minutes (4,454 commuters, 20.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (3,485 commuters, 16.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,223 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Oak Park
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4702.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,1795.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,8558.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,3186.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2,22310.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2635.9%
30 to 34 Minutes3,48516.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1515.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8598.6%
45 to 59 Minutes4,45420.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,0019.3%
90 or more Minutes3401.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Oak Park

The most common commute times in Oak Park are 45 to 59 minutes (2,397 commuters, 23.3%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (2,057 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Oak Park
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes206 (2.0%)264 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes441 (4.3%)738 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes686 (6.7%)1,169 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes528 (5.1%)790 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,082 (10.5%)1,141 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes720 (7.0%)543 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,674 (16.3%)1,811 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes667 (6.5%)484 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes781 (7.6%)1,078 (9.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,397 (23.3%)2,057 (18.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes938 (9.1%)1,063 (9.4%)
90 or more Minutes168 (1.6%)172 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oak Park

The most frequent times of departure to work in Oak Park are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,113, 20.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,573, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oak Park
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM307 (3.0%)164 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM326 (3.2%)153 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM261 (2.5%)283 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM794 (7.7%)686 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM783 (7.6%)864 (7.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,508 (14.7%)1,522 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,582 (15.4%)2,021 (17.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,113 (20.5%)2,573 (22.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM724 (7.0%)757 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM653 (6.4%)808 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM307 (3.0%)302 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM84 (0.8%)201 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM411 (4.0%)609 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM435 (4.2%)367 (3.2%)
Total10,288 (100.0%)11,310 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Oak Park

Occupancy by Ownership in Oak Park

Of the total 23,345 dwellings in Oak Park, owner-occupied units account for 13,894 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,451 (40.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Oak Park
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,89459.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,45140.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,345100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Oak Park

Occupancy by Household Size in Oak Park
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,89638.1%
2-Person Household6,89929.5%
3-Person Household2,98712.8%
4+ Person Household4,56319.6%
Total Housing Units23,345100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oak Park

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oak Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,340 (37.5%)5,556 (62.5%)
2-Person Household4,318 (62.6%)2,581 (37.4%)
3-Person Household2,243 (75.1%)744 (24.9%)
4+ Person Household3,993 (87.5%)570 (12.5%)
Total Housing Units13,894 (59.5%)9,451 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oak Park

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oak Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School152 (26.7%)418 (73.3%)
High School Diploma680 (43.9%)870 (56.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,504 (40.0%)2,253 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,558 (66.2%)5,910 (33.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oak Park

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oak Park
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,09417.5%
35 to 44 Years4,61919.8%
45 to 54 Years4,65219.9%
55 to 64 Years3,90316.7%
65 to 74 Years3,76616.1%
75 to 84 Years1,7927.7%
85 Years and Over5192.2%
Total23,345100.0%

Housing Finances in Oak Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Oak Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Oak Park
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,894 (59.5%)$150,777
Renter-Occupied9,451 (40.5%)$67,899
Average23,345 (100.0%)$103,264

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oak Park

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oak Park
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000113 (0.8%)552 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99991 (0.6%)191 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99996 (0.7%)616 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999124 (0.9%)353 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999122 (0.9%)377 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999407 (2.9%)595 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999642 (4.6%)1,024 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,637 (11.8%)1,495 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,221 (8.8%)1,649 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,471 (17.8%)1,555 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more6,970 (50.2%)1,044 (11.1%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)9,451 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oak Park

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oak Park
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (0.6%)264 (2.8%)
$300 to $499214 (1.5%)202 (2.1%)
$500 to $799596 (4.3%)535 (5.7%)
$800 to $999372 (2.7%)519 (5.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,114 (15.2%)3,689 (39.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,887 (13.6%)1,693 (17.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,023 (14.6%)1,201 (12.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,346 (9.7%)556 (5.9%)
$3,000 or more5,255 (37.8%)625 (6.6%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)9,451 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Oak Park

Housing Structures in Oak Park

Housing Structures in Oak Park
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,74741.7%
Single Unit, Attached7943.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,2205.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8373.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,51810.8%
10 or more Apartments8,22935.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total23,345100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oak Park

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oak Park
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,407 (96.5%)340 (3.5%)
Single Unit, Attached538 (67.8%)256 (32.2%)
2 Unit Apartments479 (39.3%)741 (60.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments209 (25.0%)628 (75.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments855 (34.0%)1,663 (66.0%)
10 or more Apartments2,406 (29.2%)5,823 (70.8%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,894 (59.5%)9,451 (40.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oak Park

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oak Park
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room36 (0.3%)754 (8.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms491 (3.5%)3,239 (34.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,314 (23.8%)4,051 (42.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,435 (31.9%)1,130 (12.0%)
8 or more Rooms5,618 (40.4%)277 (2.9%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)9,451 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oak Park

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oak Park
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,208 (87.9%)5,798 (61.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas123 (0.9%)311 (3.3%)
Electricity1,305 (9.4%)2,667 (28.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (0.1%)45 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels150 (1.1%)363 (3.8%)
No Fuel Used94 (0.7%)267 (2.8%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)9,451 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Oak Park

Household Vehicle Usage in Oak Park
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle560 (4.0%)2,357 (24.9%)
1 Vehicle5,882 (42.3%)5,701 (60.3%)
2 Vehicles6,259 (45.1%)1,230 (13.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,193 (8.6%)163 (1.7%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)9,451 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Oak Park

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oak Park

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,0279,867
Median Property Value$396,500$453,600
Median Household Income$104,278$5,590
Monthly Housing Costs$1,312$5,145
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$72

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oak Park

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oak Park
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00053 (1.3%)46 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999184 (4.6%)189 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,039 (25.8%)2,252 (22.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,393 (34.6%)3,440 (34.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999981 (24.4%)2,523 (25.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999228 (5.7%)1,158 (11.7%)
$1,000,000 or more149 (3.7%)259 (2.6%)
Total4,027 (100.0%)9,867 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oak Park

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oak Park
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000154 (3.8%)256 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999227 (5.6%)50 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999202 (5.0%)115 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999355 (8.8%)205 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999604 (15.0%)287 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999387 (9.6%)1,033 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999718 (17.8%)834 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more1,380 (34.3%)1,753 (17.8%)
Total4,027 (100.0%)9,867 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oak Park

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oak Park
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x911 (22.6%)166,261 (1,685.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x913 (22.7%)3,583 (36.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x571 (14.2%)2,775 (28.1%)
4.0x or more1,588 (39.4%)1,395 (14.1%)
Total4,027 (100.0%)9,867 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oak Park

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oak Park
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (0.7%)9 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,49980 (2.0%)95 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4993,856 (95.8%)180 (1.8%)
Total4,027 (100.0%)9,867 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Oak Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Park
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,699 (98.0%)77 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years9,131 (98.3%)162 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years3,086 (93.7%)207 (6.3%)
26 to 34 Years5,676 (95.0%)302 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,910 (95.2%)398 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,170 (97.7%)169 (2.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,193 (96.9%)200 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,685 (99.5%)30 (0.5%)
75 Years and older3,437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,987 (97.1%)1,545 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oak Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oak Park
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,699 (98.0%)77 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,131 (98.3%)162 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,086 (93.7%)207 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oak Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oak Park
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,373 (90.7%)346 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,750 (95.7%)170 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,129 (94.7%)285 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,746 (95.1%)246 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over34,799 (98.6%)487 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Park

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Park
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6485 (12.8%)3,267 (86.5%)
6 to 18 Years970 (10.4%)8,451 (90.9%)
19 to 25 Years226 (6.9%)2,876 (87.3%)
25 to 34 Years525 (8.8%)5,237 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years809 (9.7%)7,252 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years465 (6.3%)6,780 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years827 (12.9%)5,484 (85.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,443 (95.2%)3,410 (59.7%)
75 Years and over3,422 (99.6%)2,090 (60.8%)
Total13,172 (24.6%)44,847 (83.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oak Park

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oak Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years216 (4.3%)51 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years267 (6.4%)288 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years779 (7.5%)987 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years244 (10.4%)773 (23.0%)
75 Years and over649 (44.8%)1,137 (57.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oak Park

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Oak Park: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years139 (1.3%)181 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years79 (3.4%)165 (4.9%)
75 Years and over354 (24.4%)380 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Oak Park: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years26 (0.5%)17 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years36 (0.9%)19 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years226 (2.2%)264 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years49 (2.1%)163 (4.9%)
75 Years and over149 (10.3%)161 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Oak Park: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years194 (3.9%)11 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years249 (6.0%)206 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years345 (3.3%)404 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years59 (2.5%)57 (1.7%)
75 Years and over123 (8.5%)315 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Oak Park: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years50 (1.2%)8 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years311 (3.0%)479 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years166 (7.0%)425 (12.6%)
75 Years and over397 (27.4%)818 (41.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Oak Park: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (0.2%)11 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.2%)20 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years134 (1.3%)92 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (0.5%)156 (4.6%)
75 Years and over112 (7.7%)337 (16.9%)

Technology Access in Oak Park

Computing Device Access in Oak Park

Computing Device Access in Oak Park
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20,89589.5%
Smartphone21,53792.3%
Tablet16,63071.2%
No Computing Device5992.6%
Total23,345100.0%

Internet Access in Oak Park

Internet Access in Oak Park
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1150.5%
Broadband Home18,84180.7%
Cellular Data Only1,8798.1%
Satellite Internet9434.0%
No Internet1,7247.4%
Total23,345100.0%

Oak Park Summary

Oak Park, Illinois is a village located in Cook County, just west of the city of Chicago. It is a vibrant and diverse community with a rich history, unique geography, and a strong economy.

History

Oak Park was first settled in the 1830s by a group of German immigrants. The village was incorporated in 1902 and was initially a farming community. In the late 19th century, Oak Park began to experience rapid growth due to its proximity to Chicago. The village was home to many of the city’s wealthy residents, and it was known for its grand homes and lush parks.
In the early 20th century, Oak Park was a center of the Arts and Crafts movement. The village was home to many of the movement’s leading figures, including Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed many of the area’s iconic buildings. Oak Park was also home to the world’s first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, which was designed by William Le Baron Jenney.
Oak Park was also a center of the civil rights movement. The village was home to many prominent African American leaders, including Ida B. Wells and W.E.B. Du Bois. In the 1950s, Oak Park was the site of the first sit-in protest in the United States.

Geography

Oak Park is located in Cook County, just west of the city of Chicago. The village is bordered by the Des Plaines River to the north, the Chicago River to the east, and the Eisenhower Expressway to the south. The village covers an area of 8.5 square miles and has a population of 52,000.
Oak Park is a densely populated area with a mix of residential and commercial buildings. The village is home to many historic buildings, including the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, the Unity Temple, and the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace. The village also has several parks, including Austin Gardens, Scoville Park, and Ridgeland Common.

Economy

Oak Park has a strong and diverse economy. The village is home to many corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the McDonald’s Corporation. The village is also home to several hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center.
Oak Park is also home to many small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The village is home to several cultural institutions, including the Oak Park Art League, the Oak Park Public Library, and the Ernest Hemingway Museum.

Demographics

Oak Park is a diverse community with a population of 52,000. The village is home to a large African American population, as well as a significant Hispanic population. The village also has a large Asian population, with the largest groups being Chinese, Indian, and Filipino.
The median household income in Oak Park is $68,000, and the median home value is $400,000. The village has a high rate of homeownership, with nearly 70% of residents owning their homes. The village also has a high rate of educational attainment, with nearly 90% of residents having a high school diploma or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Oak Park?
Total Population of Oak Park is 53,834.
What is the Total Male Population of Oak Park?
Total Male Population of Oak Park is 24,751.
What is the Total Female Population of Oak Park?
Total Female Population of Oak Park is 29,083.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oak Park?
There are 85.10 Males per 100 Females in Oak Park.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oak Park?
There are 117.50 Females per 100 Males in Oak Park.
What is the Median Population Age in Oak Park?
Median Population Age in Oak Park is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oak Park
Average Family Size in Oak Park is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oak Park
Average Household Size in Oak Park is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oak Park?
Per Capita income in Oak Park is $66,755.
What is the Median Family Income in Oak Park?
Median Family Income in Oak Park is $159,422.
What is the Median Household income in Oak Park?
Median Household Income in Oak Park is $103,264.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oak Park?
Income or Wage Gap in Oak Park is 33.1%.
Women in Oak Park earn 66.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Park?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Park is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oak Park?
There are 29,962 People in the Labor Forcein in Oak Park.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oak Park?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Oak Park.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oak Park?
Unemployment Rate in Oak Park is 4.9%.