Oak Forest is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. Oak Forest has a 2025 population of 25,424. Oak Forest is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,361 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Forest is $106,444 with a poverty rate of 5.45%.The median age in Oak Forest is 40.3 years: 38.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oak Forest includes 68.76% White, 7.85% Black or African American, 7.6% other race, 5.93% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 18,487 | 68.76% |
Two or more races | 2,637 | 9.81% |
Black or African American | 2,111 | 7.85% |
Other race | 2,043 | 7.6% |
Asian | 1,595 | 5.93% |
Native American | 15 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Oak Forest's average per capita income is $51,912. Household income levels show a median of $87,941. The poverty rate stands at 5.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $115,149 | - |
Families | $106,743 | $120,865 |
Households | $87,941 | $106,444 |
Non Families | $58,502 | $66,712 |
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