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Population Review

Oak Forest city, IL — Population & Demographics

Oak Forest city, IL has a population of 26,888. The median household income is $87,941 and the median age is 40.3.

26,888

Population

$87,941

Median Income

$247,800

Median Home Value

40.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White68.8%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$87,941

Median Household Income

$41,268

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$247,800

Median Home Value

$1,287

Median Rent

79.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.3%

High School+

30.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.4%

Drive Alone

77.2%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

31.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.4%

Foreign Born

77.5%

Non-English at Home

5.0%

Veterans

10.5%

With Disability

93.7%

Health Insurance

94.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.7%
Manufacturing8.1%
Construction8.1%
Retail Trade6.8%
Information6.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Public Administration4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Forest city, IL has a population of 26,888 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Oak Forest city, IL is $87,941, with 4.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Oak Forest city, IL is $247,800, with median rent at $1,287.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.