Oak Park is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. Oak Park has a 2024 population of 28,856. Oak Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Park is $82,088 with a poverty rate of 14.21%. The median age in Oak Park is 37.9 years: 35.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,621 | 53.19% |
| White | 10,567 | 35.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,626 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 798 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 686 | 2.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.11% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,722 | 2.31 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 5,847 | 1.25 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 3,888 | 3.08 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 2,479 | 3.44 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 508 | 2.96 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 859 | 3.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,924 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,351 | 24.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,207 | 14.78% |
| High School Graduate | 3,774 | 17.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 630 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 5,948 | 27.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,388 | 10,742 | 3,168 |
| White | 7,885 | 7,385 | 4,081 |
| 2+ Races | 974 | 927 | 396 |
| Other Race | 685 | 685 | 595 |
| Asian | 652 | 356 | 296 |
| Hispanic | 279 | 265 | 58 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 86.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,095 | $74,772 | $53,862 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,801 | $73,317 | $63,062 |
| High School Graduate | $43,214 | $55,934 | $20,276 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $25,795 |
| Overall | $50,151 | $55,546 | $45,442 |
| Some College | $43,560 | $53,380 | $35,141 |
$50,151
Average Earnings
$55,546
Average Male
$45,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.5% of Oak Park residents speak only English, while 10.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,547 | 2,812 | 18.09% |
| White | 10,500 | 1,118 | 10.65% |
| Multiple | 1,626 | 180 | 11.07% |
| Asian | 798 | 32 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 28 | 8.83% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.24%
Male Poverty Rate
16.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Park is Black, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Park is Asian, with 4.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.09% |
| High School | 17.91% |
| Some College | 14.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.4% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,240 | $93,297 |
| Households | $65,882 | $82,088 |
| Married Families | $87,259 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,582 | $67,607 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
944
Number of Veterans
849
Male Veterans
95
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 282 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Second Gulf War | 212 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 260 |
| 55 to 64 | 217 |
| 35 to 54 | 194 |
| 18 to 34 | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 579 | 4.59% |
| White | 233 | 2.7% |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 10.55% |
| Other Race | 18 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.16%
Born in Oak Park
91.51%
Native Born
8.49%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
5.31%
Naturalized
91.51% of Oak Park residents were born in the United States, with 74.16% having been born in Michigan. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,022 | -167 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 28,189 | -167 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 28,356 | -166 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 28,522 | -167 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 28,689 | -167 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 28,856 | -167 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 29,023 | -141 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 29,164 | -211 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 29,375 | -148 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 29,523 | 89 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 29,434 | -161 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 29,595 | -210 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 29,805 | -90 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 29,895 | -29 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,924 | -134 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 30,058 | 34 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 30,024 | 188 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 29,836 | 207 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 29,629 | 206 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 29,423 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,793 | -669 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 30,462 | -1,075 | -3.41% |
| 1980 | 31,537 | -5,225 | -14.21% |
| 1970 | 36,762 | 130 | 0.35% |
| 1960 | 36,632 | 31,365 | 595.5% |
| 1950 | 5,267 | -22,755 | -81.2% |