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Oak Park, IL is a beautiful city with a population of 54,100 and a population density of 11,032 people per square mile. It's located in Cook County and is just minutes away from the vibrant city of Chicago. The year-round outdoor activities are plentiful; popular outdoor hotspots include parks like Scoville Park, Lake Street Beach, and Oak Park Conservatory. For those who prefer an indoor activity, visit the Ernest Hemingway Museum or take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Home & Studio.
The local businesses have something for everyone - from restaurants like Edzo's Burger Shop to boutiques such as Optimo Hatters - there is plenty to explore in Oak Park. Also, don't miss out on the numerous organizations that Oak Park has to offer such as The Arts Center of Oak Park or the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation. If sports are your thing, check out one of the many local sporting events held here including baseball games at The Rockers Stadium. Whatever you choose to do while visiting Oak Park, you won't be disappointed in what this quaint town has to offer!

The population in Oak Park is 54,100. There are 11,511 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oak Park is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oak Park is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Oak Park
- 49.8% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 40.0% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Oak Park

- 63.9% are White
- 19.4% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 7.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleOak Park, IllinoisUnited States
  54,100.0329,725,481.0
  53.0%50.5%
  47.0%49.5%
  39.938.4
 
  52,102.0326,569,308.0
  51,896.0309,327,143.0
  52,524.0285,036,114.0
  53,648.0251,960,433.0
  -1.3%15.6%
  -3.4%30.8%
 
  11510.693.4
  4.73531905.423
  0264836.791
 
  60.4%59.4%
  18.2%12.2%
  5.3%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.6%0.4%
  5.5%3.2%
  9.9%18.4%
 
  49.8%49.8%
  49.1%48.0%
  0.7%1.8%
  50.2%50.2%
  35.9%33.8%
  9.6%10.8%
  4.6%5.6%
 
  2.352.6
  22,793.0124,010,992.0
  13,227.080,755,759.0
  38.8%30.5%
  38.4%42.9%
  9,566.043,255,233.0
  13.6%15.8%
  9.2%10.8%
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We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

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I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

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