Oak Forest, IL population by race
The table below shows Oak Forest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,626 | 75.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,999 | 7.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 1,384 | 5.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,450 | 5.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,726 | 6.35% |
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Oak Forest population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Oak Forest has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Oak Forest's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Oak Forest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.83% are white, 7.35% are Black or African American, 0.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.09% are Asian, 5.33% are some other race and 6.35% are multiracial.
Oak Forest 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Oak Forest is White with a population of 20,626 (75.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,726 (6.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oak Forest, IL
By ethnicity, 4,000 (14.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 23,199 (85.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oak Forest, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19,118 (82.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oak Forest, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Forest's Non-Hispanic population.
Oak Forest Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 19,118 | 82.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,958 | 8.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 1,384 | 5.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 100 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 625 | 2.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,305 (82.62% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oak Forest, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Forest's Hispanic population.
Oak Forest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,305 | 82.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 465 | 11.63% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 230 | 5.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oak Forest, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.71% of Oak Forest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,305 (82.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oak Forest, IL have?
Oak Forest, IL has 1,999 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oak Forest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oak Forest, IL?
With 85.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oak Forest.
That being said, with a 7.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Oak Forest.
What is the majority race in Oak Forest, IL?
With a population of 20,626 (75.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oak Forest.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Oak Forest, with 7.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
