Oak Park, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
29,370
Population
5,703/sq mi density
$65,882
Median Income
$37,249 per capita
$198,500
Home Value
$234,915 Zillow
$1,354
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
402
Violent Crime/100K
2,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,882 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,500 home value, $1,354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,370
Census 2023
Population Density
5,703
per square mile
Land Area
5.2
square miles (13.4 km²)
Median Age
37.9 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 53.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
36%
Black
53.2%
Hispanic
1.1%
Asian
2.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.5%
Spanish
12.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.5%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.4%
18% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.6%
58% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,370 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,703 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.0% |
| Black or African American | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
Language
| English Only | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 15.4% |
| Health Insurance | 96.4% |
| Uninsured | 3.6% |
| Broadband Access | 93.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |