Oak Park, MI

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2022 Population

29,495

0.613% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

37.9

0.263% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.5%

11.7% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$61,991

5.61% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$176,900

23.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

14,909

0.094% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Oak Park, MI had a population of 29.5k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $61,991. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Oak Park, MI declined from 29,677 to 29,495, a −0.613% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,700 to $61,991, a 5.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oak Park, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%).

None of the households in Oak Park, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Oak Park, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oak Park, MI are Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit (8 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Oak Park, MI was $176,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Oak Park, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Oak Park, MI was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Oak Park, MI is home to a population of 29.5k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.81% of Oak Park, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.6k people).

In 2022, there were 1.48 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.7k people) in Oak Park, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.7% of Oak Park, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Oak Park, MI was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oak Park, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oak Park, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.7k ± 1.06k
White (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 939
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 397

1.13%

Hispanic Population

334 people

1.13% of the people in Oak Park, MI are hispanic (334 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oak Park, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

8.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

9.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.71k people

As of 2022, 8.81% of Oak Park, MI residents (2.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oak Park, MI was 9.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oak Park, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
257 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
220 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
179 ± 108

Oak Park, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oak Park, MI employs 14.9k people. The largest industries in Oak Park, MI are Manufacturing (2,403 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,228 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,550 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,634), Public Administration ($65,395), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,958).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.9k

2022 Value

± 1,048

0.094%

1 Year growth

± 9.89%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oak Park, MI grew at a rate of 0.094%, from 14.9k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oak Park, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,283 people), Management Occupations (1,716 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,176 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oak Park, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.9k

2022 Value

± 1,048

0.094%

1 Year growth

± 9.89%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oak Park, MI grew at a rate of 0.094%, from 14.9k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oak Park, MI, are Manufacturing (2,403 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,228 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,550 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oak Park, MI, though some of these residents may live in Oak Park, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,101

Median earning men ± $5,583

$41,162

Median earning women ± $3,445

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($70,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,125), and Manufacturing ($60,570).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,966), Manufacturing ($56,167), and Information ($48,250).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Oak Park, MI awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Oak Park, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 68 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oak Park, MI are White (8 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Oak Park, MI by number of degrees awarded are Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oak Park, MI are Talmudic Studies (8 and 100%).

The median tuition cost in Oak Park, MI for private four year colleges is $8,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oak Park, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 68 (100% men and 0% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 68 students enrolled in Oak Park, MI, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 68 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Talmudic Studies

Most Common

8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oak Park, MI was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oak Park, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit with 8 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oak Park, MI, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oak Park, MI was $176,900 in 2022, which is 0.628 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $143,700 to $176,900, a 23.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Oak Park, MI is 57.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Oak Park, MI have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oak Park, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oak Park, MI is $61,991. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Oak Park, MI was Census Tract 1711 with a value of $100,691, followed by Census Tract 1712 and Census Tract 1710, with respective values of $86,023 and $83,290.

Housing

Property

$176,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,270

$7,197

Median Property Taxes

±$672

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oak Park, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oak Park, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2022

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 57.9% of the housing units in Oak Park, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oak Park, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1711
Census Tract 1712
Census Tract 1710

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oak Park, MI was Census Tract 1711 with a value of $100,691, followed by Census Tract 1712 and Census Tract 1710, with respective values of $86,023 and $83,290.

The following map shows all of the places in Oak Park, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,991

Median Household Income

± $7,061

12.4k

Number of Households

± 905

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.4k households in Oak Park, MI grew to $61,991 from the previous year's value of $58,700.

The following chart displays the households in Oak Park, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oak Park, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (70.2%)
Worked At Home (19.8%)
Carpooled (7.54%)

In 2022, 70.2% of workers in Oak Park, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oak Park, MI have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.282% of the workforce in Oak Park, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oak Park, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oak Park, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oak Park, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oak Park, MI (4.28k out of 29.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oak Park, MI is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Oak Park, MI has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 8.65% on non-group plans, and 0.502% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 895 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oakland County, MI

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oakland County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.08%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

8.65%

Non-Group

0.502%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oak Park, MI declined by 9.39% from 4.51% to 4.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oak Park, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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