Oak Park, MI population by race
The table below shows Oak Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,677 | 36.20% |
| Black or African American | 15,715 | 53.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 740 | 2.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 619 | 2.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,684 | 5.71% |
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Oak Park 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 Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Oak Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Oak Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.20% are white, 53.28% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.51% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.10% are some other race and 5.71% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Oak Park, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in Oak Park is Black or African American with a population of 15,715 (53.28% of the total population).
Oak Park '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 Black or African American 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 Park is Black or African American with a population of 15,715 (53.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,684 (5.71% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oak Park, MI
By ethnicity, 334 (1.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,161 (98.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oak Park, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 15,693 (53.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oak Park, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Oak Park 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 | 10,608 | 36.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 15,693 | 53.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 30 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 740 | 2.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 30 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 519 | 1.78% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,541 | 5.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 184 (55.09% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Oak Park, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Park's Hispanic population.
Oak Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 184 | 55.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 52 | 15.57% |
| Cuban | 4 | 1.20% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 28.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oak Park, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.13% of Oak Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 184 (55.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oak Park, MI have?
Oak Park, MI has 15,715 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 53.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oak Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oak Park, MI?
With 98.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oak Park.
That being said, with a 36.20% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Oak Park.
What is the majority race in Oak Park, MI?
With a population of 15,715 (53.28% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Oak Park.
Whites are second largest race in Oak Park, with 36.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
