Green Oaks, IL Demographics
A map of Green Oaks's Population by Race
Green Oaks, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,096, a less than 1% change from the 4,128 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 9.4% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Green Oaks has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Green Oaks, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Green Oaks is ranked the 373rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Green Oaks was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Green Oaks's White Population
3,035 residents of Green Oaks, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green Oaks is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Green Oaks ranks 1130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Green Oaks's population has decreased from 78.8% to 74.1%.
Green Oaks is more White than neighboring Knollwood (73.2% White), North Chicago (25.1% White), and Park City (10.8% White). Green Oaks is less White than neighboring Mettawa (84.3% White), and Libertyville (80.7% White).
Green Oaks's Black Population
56 residents of Green Oaks, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green Oaks is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Green Oaks ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of Green Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Green Oaks is more Black than neighboring Mettawa (0% Black), and Libertyville (1% Black). Green Oaks is less Black than neighboring Knollwood (6.2% Black), North Chicago (23.7% Black), and Park City (6.4% Black).
Green Oaks's Asian Population
386 residents of Green Oaks, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green Oaks is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Green Oaks ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Green Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.
Green Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Knollwood (1.8% Asian), Libertyville (4.7% Asian), North Chicago (6.1% Asian), and Park City (6.3% Asian). Green Oaks is less Asian than neighboring Mettawa (10.1% Asian).
Green Oaks's Hispanic Population
437 residents of Green Oaks, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green Oaks is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Green Oaks ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Green Oaks's population has increased from 5.5% to 10.7%.
Green Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring Mettawa (4.1% Hispanic), and Libertyville (8.7% Hispanic). Green Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Knollwood (18.8% Hispanic), North Chicago (40.5% Hispanic), and Park City (75.1% Hispanic).
Green Oaks's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of Green Oaks, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green Oaks is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Green Oaks ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Green Oaks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Knollwood (0% Native American/Other), and Mettawa (0% Native American/Other). Green Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Chicago (1% Native American/Other).
Green Oaks's Multiracial Population
165 residents of Green Oaks, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green Oaks is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Green Oaks ranks 349th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Green Oaks's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Green Oaks's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.0%.
Green Oaks is more Multiracial than neighboring Knollwood (0% Multiracial), Mettawa (1.5% Multiracial), North Chicago (3.6% Multiracial), and Park City (1% Multiracial). Green Oaks is less Multiracial than neighboring Libertyville (4.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.