Oak Forest, IL Demographics

A map of Oak Forest's Population by Race

Oak Forest, Illinois had a population of 27,478 in 2020. It was 67.7% White, 7.3% Black, 4.8% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is the 77th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oak Forest's White Population

18,606 residents of Oak Forest identify as White, or 67.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Forest slightly larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #1252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is more White than neighboring Midlothian (49.6% White), Country Club Hills (5.7% White), Robbins (5.2% White), and Markham (7.1% White). Oak Forest is less White than neighboring Crestwood (71.2% White).

Oak Forest's Black Population

2,012 residents of Oak Forest identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Forest slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #173 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is less Black than neighboring Midlothian (13.1% Black), Crestwood (10% Black), Country Club Hills (85.6% Black), Robbins (84.4% Black), and Markham (72.2% Black).

Oak Forest's Asian Population

1,313 residents of Oak Forest identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Forest roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #128 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is more Asian than neighboring Midlothian (1.4% Asian), Crestwood (1.7% Asian), Country Club Hills (0.8% Asian), Robbins (0.2% Asian), and Markham (0.9% Asian).

Oak Forest's Hispanic Population

4,541 residents of Oak Forest identify as Hispanic, or 16.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Forest roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestwood (14.3% Hispanic), Country Club Hills (5% Hispanic), and Robbins (7.5% Hispanic). Oak Forest is less Hispanic than neighboring Midlothian (32.1% Hispanic), and Markham (17.3% Hispanic).

Oak Forest's Native American/Other Population

191 residents of Oak Forest identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oak Forest roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midlothian (0.4% Native American/Other), Crestwood (0.3% Native American/Other), Country Club Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Robbins (0.5% Native American/Other), and Markham (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oak Forest's Multiracial Population

815 residents of Oak Forest identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Forest roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Forest is ranked #910 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oak Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestwood (2.5% Multiracial), Country Club Hills (2.4% Multiracial), Robbins (2.2% Multiracial), and Markham (2.2% Multiracial). Oak Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Midlothian (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.