Oak Park, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Oak Park was 52,553, a 1.51% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oak Park's population was 53,360, a decline of 1.90% compared to a population of 54,396 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Oak Park, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oak Park increased by 112. In this period, the peak population was 54,396 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 52,441 - -
2001 52,104 -337 -0.64%
2002 51,575 -529 -1.02%
2003 50,939 -636 -1.23%
2004 50,748 -191 -0.37%
2005 50,439 -309 -0.61%
2006 49,783 -656 -1.3%
2007 49,444 -339 -0.68%
2008 49,344 -100 -0.2%
2009 49,481 137 0.28%
2010 51,896 2,415 4.88%
2011 52,012 116 0.22%
2012 52,097 85 0.16%
2013 52,250 153 0.29%
2014 52,132 -118 -0.23%
2015 52,398 266 0.51%
2016 52,049 -349 -0.67%
2017 52,135 86 0.17%
2018 52,163 28 0.05%
2019 52,333 170 0.33%
2020 54,396 2,063 3.94%
2021 53,360 -1,036 -1.9%
2022 52,553 -807 -1.51%
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Oak Park, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Oak Park's population decreased by 545 (1.04%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Oak Park's population increased by 2,500 (4.82%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Oak Park's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Oak Park's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 52,553. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oak Park's population peaked in year 2020 at 54,396.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oak Park's population was lowest in year 2008 at 49,344.

Oak Park, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Oak Park grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Oak Park had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population grew 0.21% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Oak Park's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Oak Park's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.01% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,843. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Oak Park's population grew the most with an increase of 2,415 (4.88%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Oak Park's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,036 (-1.90%).

Things to know

Is Oak Park, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oak Park's population decreased by 1,843 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,036 (1.90%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 807 (1.51%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Oak Park, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Oak Park increased by 303 (0.58%). The population was highest at 54,396 in the year 2020 and lowest at 52,049 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Oak Park, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Oak Park population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Oak Park across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Oak Park was 52,553, a 1.51% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oak Park population was 53,360, a decline of 1.90% compared to a population of 54,396 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oak Park increased by 112. In this period, the peak population was 54,396 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Oak Park population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Oak Park is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Oak Park population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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