Green Oaks, Illinois
Green Oaks: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Green Oaks is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,866 and a population density of 943 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,882 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Green Oaks
| Population : | 3,882 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Area : | 4.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 689 feet / 210 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:29:41 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 947 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Green Oaks is located at 42°17'24"N 87°54'12"W (42.2900200, -87.9034100).
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Demographics
The population of Green Oaks increased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,866 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,863 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,854 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,863 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,860 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,843 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,835 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,858 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,864 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,897 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,882 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 75,995 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 71,412 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 84,605 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 72,148 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 43.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 46.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,979 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 37.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $958,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,849 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,066 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,391 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,535 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 159,782 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 430,788 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 671,450 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,083 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $160,783 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $63,782 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,423 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,450 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,742 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,922 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,079 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 519 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,522 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,994.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.06 |
Schools in Green Oaks
College & universities near Green Oaks, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455886 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville | Libertyville (IL) | 60048 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Green Oaks, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Green Oaks
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Carrier Annex Post Office | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| City of Lake Forest | 19,375 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Green Oaks distances to largest Illinois cities
