Oak Park, CA

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Population

14,440

2.99% decline

Median Age

42.5


Median Household Income

$129,721

6.9% growth

Poverty Rate

3.46%


Number of Employees

6,952

0.245% growth

Median Property Value

$714,600

3.82% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Oak Park, CA had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $129,721. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Oak Park, CA declined from 14,885 to 14,440, a -2.99% decrease and its median household income grew from $121,348 to $129,721, a 6.9% increase.

The population of Oak Park, CA is 71.2% White Alone, 14.1% Asian Alone, and 7.4% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Oak Park, CA speak a non-English language, and 91.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Oak Park, CA is $714,600, and the homeownership rate is 70%. Most people in Oak Park, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Oak Park, CA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Oak Park, CA employs 6.95k people. The largest industries in Oak Park, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,111 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (769 people), and Finance & Insurance (700 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($200,921), Wholesale Trade ($160,259), and Manufacturing ($124,590).

Median household income in Oak Park, CA is $129,721. Males in Oak Park, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Oak Park, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$129,721

2017 value

± $11,872

6.9%

1 Year Growth

± 11.7%

Households in Oak Park, CA have a median annual income of $129,721, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $121,348 in 2016, which represents a 6.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oak Park, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 74.06

  2. Census Tract 74.02

  3. Census Tract 74.03

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oak Park, CA was Census Tract 74.06 with a value of $165,625, followed by Census Tract 74.02 and Census Tract 74.03, with respective values of $129,254 and $121,071.

The following map shows all of the places in Oak Park, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

3.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oak Park, CA (499 out of 14.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    420 ± 166

  2. Two Or More

    62 ± 125

  3. Asian

    17 ± 93

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oak Park, CA is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

6.95k

2017 Value

± 592

0.245%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Oak Park, CA grew at a rate of 0.245%, from 6.94k employees to 6.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oak Park, CA, are Management Occupations (1,347 people), Sales & Related Occupations (928 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oak Park, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oak Park, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,347 people), Sales & Related Occupations (928 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (640 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Oak Park, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (3.7 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (3.14 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.13 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oak Park, CA, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($127,500), Legal Occupations ($124,167), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($123,993).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.95k

2017 Value

± 592

0.245%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Oak Park, CA grew at a rate of 0.245%, from 6.94k employees to 6.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oak Park, CA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,111 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (769 people), and Finance & Insurance (700 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oak Park, CA, though some of these residents may live in Oak Park, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Oak Park, CA, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,111 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (769 people), and Finance & Insurance (700 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Oak Park, CA has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.28 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.26 times), and Finance & Insurance (2.15 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oak Park, CA, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($200,921), Wholesale Trade ($160,259), and Manufacturing ($124,590).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

96.3% of the population of Oak Park, CA has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 3.39% on Medicaid, 8.84% on Medicare, 21.6% on non-group plans, and 0.319% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Oak Park, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Oak Park, CA see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.54% decrease from the previous year (1337 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1130 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Ventura County, CA see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 2.54% decrease from the previous year (1,337 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ventura County, CA in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

3.68%

Uninsured

62.2%

Employer Coverage

3.39%

Medicaid

8.84%

Medicare

21.6%

Non-Group

0.319%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oak Park, CA declined by 33% from 5.5% to 3.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oak Park, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Oak Park, CA is home to a population of 14.4k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 17.6% of Oak Park, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.54k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Oak Park, CA is composed of 10.3k White Alone residents (71.2%), 2.04k Asian Alone residents (14.1%), 1.07k Hispanic or Latino residents (7.4%), 869 Two or More Races residents (6.02%), 159 Black or African American Alone residents (1.1%), 26 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.18%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.2

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Oak Park, CA was 42.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Oak Park, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Oak Park, CA residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

17.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.54k people

17.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

As of 2017, 17.6% of Oak Park, CA residents (2.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oak Park, CA was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

91.9%

2017 Citizenship

93.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 91.9% of Oak Park, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Oak Park, CA was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    10.3k ± 718

  2. Asian Alone

    2.04k ± 376

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    1.07k ± 410

In 2017, there were 5.04 times more White Alone residents (10.3k people) in Oak Park, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k Asian Alone and 1.07k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Oak Park, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    307 ± 124

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    71 ± 57

  3. Korea

    71 ± 71

Oak Park, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oak Park, CA was $714,600 in 2017, which is 3.11 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $688,300 to $714,600, a 3.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Oak Park, CA is 70%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Oak Park, CA have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Oak Park, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$714,600

2017 Median

± $32,758

$688,300

2016 Median

± $30,359

In 2017, the median property value in Oak Park, CA grew to to $714,600 from the previous year's value of $688,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oak Park, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oak Park, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$129,721

Median Household Income

± $11,872

5.31k

Number of Households

± 477

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.31k households in Oak Park, CA grew to $129,721 from the previous year's value of $121,348.

The following chart displays the households in Oak Park, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oak Park, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oak Park, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

70%

2017 Homeownership

69.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 70% of the housing units in Oak Park, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oak Park, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oak Park, CA have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 5.94% of the workforce in Oak Park, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.2%

  2. Worked At Home

    9.7%

  3. Carpooled

    6.89%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Oak Park, CA was Drove Alone (82.2%), followed by those who Worked At Home (9.7%) and those who Carpooled (6.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oak Park, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oak Park, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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