Oak Park, IL Demographics
A map of Oak Park's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,846 | 60.2% |
Black | 10,200 | 18.7% |
Hispanic | 5,080 | 9.3% |
Multiracial | 3,187 | 5.8% |
Asian | 2,944 | 5.4% |
Native American/Other | 326 | 0.6% |
Oak Park, Illinois had a population of 54,583 in 2020. It was 60.2% White, 18.7% Black, 5.4% Asian, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is the 26th 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 Park's White Population
32,846 residents of Oak Park identify as White, or 60.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Park roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is ranked #1302 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more White than neighboring Forest Park (47.1% White), Berwyn (23.4% White), Elmwood Park (57.4% White), and Cicero (6.3% White). Oak Park is less White than neighboring River Forest (70.9% White).
Oak Park's Black Population
10,200 residents of Oak Park identify as Black, or 18.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Park roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is ranked #91 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more Black than neighboring River Forest (7.4% Black), Berwyn (8.1% Black), Elmwood Park (2.7% Black), and Cicero (3.4% Black). Oak Park is less Black than neighboring Forest Park (30.3% Black).
Oak Park's Asian Population
2,944 residents of Oak Park identify as Asian, or 5.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Park roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is ranked #113 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more Asian than neighboring Berwyn (2.4% Asian), Elmwood Park (3% Asian), and Cicero (0.5% Asian). Oak Park is less Asian than neighboring River Forest (8% Asian), and Forest Park (6.1% Asian).
Oak Park's Hispanic Population
5,080 residents of Oak Park identify as Hispanic, or 9.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Park slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is ranked #273 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more Hispanic than neighboring River Forest (8.5% Hispanic). Oak Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Park (11.3% Hispanic), Berwyn (64.2% Hispanic), Elmwood Park (35.1% Hispanic), and Cicero (89% Hispanic).
Oak Park's Native American/Other Population
326 residents of Oak Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oak Park 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 Park is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berwyn (0.5% Native American/Other), Elmwood Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cicero (0.3% Native American/Other). Oak Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring River Forest (0.9% Native American/Other), and Forest Park (1% Native American/Other).
Oak Park's Multiracial Population
3,187 residents of Oak Park identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oak Park is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oak Park is more Multiracial than neighboring River Forest (4.4% Multiracial), Forest Park (4.1% Multiracial), Berwyn (1.6% Multiracial), Elmwood Park (1.5% Multiracial), and Cicero (0.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.