Oak Park Northwest, MO

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Oak Park Northwest

Neighborhood

Jackson, MO

Palestine East / Oak Park Northeast

Ivanhoe Southeast / Ivanhoe Southwest

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Oak Park Northwest

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.6%

Households with Children

23.8%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 28.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.3%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 54.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.0%
Single Parents: 14.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.4%
Living Alone: 44.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 75.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 66.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 5.7%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 11.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 88.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 37.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 60.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.5%
Spanish: 11.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 1.5%
High School (9-12): 10.6%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 82.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources