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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oak Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

53,292

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.5%32,762

Black

17.8%9,504

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%4,973

Two or More

5.9%3,151

Asian

5.1%2,719

Other

0.3%158

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%394

High School Diploma

7.7%2,865

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%1,166

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%3,191

Associate's Degree

4.7%1,758

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%12,648

Master's Degree

25.6%9,592

Professional Degree

7.6%2,852

Doctorate

5.4%2,033

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

72.5%

Graduate+

38.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$465,500

Median Renti

$1,593

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%14,037

Renter-Occupied

40%9,350

Total Units

24,872

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%131

$50K–$100K

1.9%260

$100K–$150K

4.7%656

$150K–$200K

6.9%965

$200K–$300K

9.8%1,374

$300K–$500K

32.4%4,553

$500K–$1M

40.1%5,626

$1M+

3.4%472

Rent Distribution

Under $500

278

$500–$750

343

$750–$1,000

390

$1,000–$1,250

1,576

$1,250–$1,500

1,541

$1,500–$2,000

2,212

$2,000+

2,736

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%82

2010–2019

3.9%975

2000–2009

4.5%1,122

1990–1999

2.2%549

1980–1989

2.9%722

1970–1979

7%1,736

1960–1969

8.5%2,118

1950–1959

6.2%1,547

1940–1949

5.1%1,280

1939 or earlier

59.3%14,741

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.4%18,091

Electricity

16.4%3,845

No Fuel

2.3%545

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%455

Other

1.5%362

Fuel Oil

0.2%49

Solar

0.1%22

Coal

0.1%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,820

Mean Household Incomei

$161,118

Per Capita Incomei

$71,362

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

29,476

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%777

$10K–$15K

3.1%714

$15K–$20K

2.2%520

$20K–$25K

1.7%395

$25K–$30K

2%464

$30K–$35K

2.1%499

$35K–$40K

1.8%421

$40K–$45K

2.5%593

$45K–$50K

2.1%487

$50K–$60K

5.6%1,314

$60K–$75K

7.2%1,687

$75K–$100K

12.9%3,028

$100K–$125K

8.6%2,016

$125K–$150K

6.7%1,563

$150K–$200K

11.1%2,586

$200K+

27%6,323

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,052

Residentsi

1,293

Avg. Tenant Renti

$474/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing198 homes92% occupied$457/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers563 homes79% occupied$492/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8271 homes97% occupied$458/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC20 homes95% occupied$369/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,820/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

76.5%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

18.6%

Low income$55K–$89K/yr

4.9%

Who Receives This Housing

75.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.8% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,323

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

27,830

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,383(3.4% of civilian adults)