Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,318

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

52.5%15,380

White

36.1%10,590

Two or More

4.8%1,417

Asian

2.7%803

Other

1.9%543

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%514

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%594

High School Diploma

16.9%3,661

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%1,436

Some College (1+ yr)

21.3%4,597

Associate's Degree

9.6%2,078

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%5,109

Master's Degree

10.9%2,356

Professional Degree

1.8%382

Doctorate

0.8%182

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

37.1%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,300

Median Renti

$1,396

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.3%7,881

Renter-Occupied

36.7%4,571

Total Units

13,091

Homeownership

63.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%266

$50K–$100K

4.1%325

$100K–$150K

13.8%1,091

$150K–$200K

22%1,730

$200K–$300K

43.5%3,428

$300K–$500K

11.1%871

$500K–$1M

1.9%151

$1M+

0.2%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

318

$500–$750

100

$750–$1,000

375

$1,000–$1,250

901

$1,250–$1,500

723

$1,500–$2,000

1,273

$2,000+

545

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

2.1%281

2000–2009

0.9%121

1990–1999

2.7%359

1980–1989

5.5%716

1970–1979

11.7%1,538

1960–1969

15.6%2,043

1950–1959

48.1%6,298

1940–1949

11.3%1,480

1939 or earlier

1.9%247

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.3%10,368

Electricity

14.2%1,768

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%229

No Fuel

0.4%49

Fuel Oil

0.2%22

Other

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,510

Mean Household Incomei

$86,650

Per Capita Incomei

$38,652

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

16,504

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%563

$10K–$15K

5.1%636

$15K–$20K

2.3%283

$20K–$25K

4%492

$25K–$30K

3%373

$30K–$35K

2.2%276

$35K–$40K

3.8%479

$40K–$45K

2.7%336

$45K–$50K

4.6%570

$50K–$60K

10.2%1,270

$60K–$75K

10.5%1,312

$75K–$100K

16.1%2,010

$100K–$125K

11.3%1,407

$125K–$150K

9.2%1,140

$150K–$200K

4.9%613

$200K+

5.6%692

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,4338.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

109

India

100

Korea

Philippines

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,445

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,708

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

956(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured