Oak Park, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oak Park, Illinois is 53,315 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $108,026, the median home value is $456,300, and the median age is 40.6.
The population has grown 2.0% since 2010 (51,896 → 52,947).
53,315
Population
11344
People / sq mi
$108,026
Median Income
$456,300
Median Home Value
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Oak Park covers 4.7 sq mi of land at 11344 people per square mile.
About Oak Park, IL
Oak Park stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 11,344 people per square mile. With 53,315 residents, Oak Park is a city in Illinois. It ranks #27 among cities in Illinois by population.
Median household income is $108,026, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $456,300, with typical rent around $1,456.
Oak Park is among the best-educated US cities: 72.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 27.7% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Oak Park: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Oak Park village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Oak Park village had a population of 51,896 in 2010 and 52,947 in 2024, a 2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,574 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.15%.
52,947
Population (2024)
51,896
Population (2010)
54,574
Peak (2020)
0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,896 |
| 2011 | 52,013 |
| 2012 | 52,099 |
| 2013 | 52,254 |
| 2014 | 52,138 |
| 2015 | 52,405 |
| 2016 | 52,060 |
| 2017 | 52,149 |
| 2018 | 52,173 |
| 2019 | 52,381 |
| 2020 | 54,574 |
| 2021 | 53,506 |
| 2022 | 52,816 |
| 2023 | 52,672 |
| 2024 | 52,947 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 19.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,026
Median Household Income
$69,420
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$456,300
Median Home Value
$1,456
Median Rent
60.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.3%
High School+
72.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
16.2%
Drive Alone
44.5%
Public Transit
27.7%
Work From Home
31.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.2%
Foreign Born
86.9%
Non-English at Home
3.2%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.8% |
| Information | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Park, Illinois has a population of 53,315 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Oak Park, Illinois is $108,026, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oak Park, Illinois is $456,300, with median monthly rent at $1,456 and a homeownership rate of 60.7%.
The median age in Oak Park, Illinois is 40.6 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
The population has grown 2.0% since 2010 (51,896 → 52,947).
Oak Park village, IL Climate
Oak Park village, IL has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 942 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
942
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 45 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 40 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 67 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 96 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 92 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 101 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 95 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 104 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 90 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 69 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 79 mm |
| December | -2° / 28° | 64 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Oak Park village, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Oak Park village, IL are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.