This was 32.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 52,102.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Oak Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,162 | 3.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,912 | 8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 243 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 976 | 2.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,564 | 9.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,810 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,743 | 32.1 |
| Master's degree | 9,143 | 25 |
| Professional school degree | 3,098 | 8.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,876 | 5.1 |
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