Demographics & People — Oak Park, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,370 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~29,200 |
| Median Age | 38.1 |
| Total Households | 12,722 |
| Family Households | 6,875 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,567 |
| Black or African American | 15,621 |
| Asian | 798 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 14,973 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,496 |
| German | 1,866 |
| Irish | 1,397 |
| American | 1,177 |
| Polish | 1,069 |
| Russian | 1,008 |
| English | 866 |
| Subsaharan African | 613 |
| African | 389 |
Language
| English Only | 25,088 |
| Spanish | 210 |
| Population 5+ | 28,031 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 944 |
| Population 18+ | 23,845 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oak Park, Michigan.