Oakwood, IL is a quaint and charming small town located in Vermilion County. With a population of only 1,420 people, it has a population density of 1,573 people per square mile. Oakwood is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. It has several local businesses like The Livery Stable Restaurant & Brewery, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, and Rodeo Bar-B-Q that offer delicious home cooked meals. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking trails, and canoeing along the Vermilion River. Additionally, Oakwood is home to several organizations such as the Oakwood Historical Society which promotes the history of this small town as well as sports leagues such as Little League Baseball and soccer teams that bring out the competitive spirit in locals. Finally, on special occasions you can witness local sporting events such as rodeos at nearby townships or partake in an annual 5K race to benefit a local cause.
The population in Oakwood is 1,420. There are 1,530 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oakwood is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oakwood is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oakwood
- 41.5% are married
- 17.6% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Oakwood
- 90.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander