Oak Park, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Oak Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oak Park is a small community located in Georgia, within Emanuel County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 518th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oak Park is 36.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, Oak Park has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oak Park is $48,750. This is 37% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.5%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $78,200. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Oak Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.1% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oak Park, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.