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Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 53,292. The median household income is $110,820 and the median age is 40.3.
53,292
Population
11339
People / sq mi
$110,820
Median Income
40.3
Median Age
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 covers 5 sq mi of land at 11338.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$110,820
Median Household Income
$71,362
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$465,500
Median Home Value
$1,593
Median Rent
60.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.6%
High School+
72.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 serves a community with a population of 53,292 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is $110,820, with a per capita income of $71,362. The poverty rate is 4.0%.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is 63.0% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 49.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 97.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is $465,500, with a median rent of $1,593. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.
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Data for Oak Park Elementary School District 97 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1729250).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.