Population 6,933 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Grove
Household size in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.03 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oak Grove are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.21, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 36.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, Oak Grove is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Oak Grove (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oak Grove
Renters in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 42.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 45.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 49.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 47.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oak Grove rent: 63.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 7.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Oak Grove is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oak Grove is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $682 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $753 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $830 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$387 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oak Grove costs $1,060 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $345 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oak Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 28.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 29.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 30.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 33.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Oak Grove than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 88.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 93.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oak Grove: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oak Grove has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oak Grove compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 2.16 | 34.6 | 13.9% | 63.6% | 8.8% | 1971 | $1,060 | 26.4% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Bingham | 1.87 | 37.5 | 11.0% | 49.8% | 10.0% | 1972 | $923 | 29.3% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Southern Hills | 2.00 | 37.0 | 11.1% | 60.0% | 3.6% | 1977 | $983 | 33.7% | 97.5% | 1.5% |
| Southeast Springfield | 2.33 | 44.4 | 8.1% | 21.2% | 9.3% | 1966 | $1,077 | 63.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% |
| Rountree | 1.89 | 29.4 | 3.9% | 65.4% | 10.8% | 1958 | $878 | 57.9% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
| Phelps | 2.04 | 30.5 | 6.5% | 65.4% | 9.7% | 1966 | $975 | 51.3% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| Webster Park-Shady Dell | 1.91 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 51.3% | 14.5% | 1971 | $971 | 14.5% | 91.5% | 5.4% |
| Meador Park | 2.07 | 35.9 | 11.6% | 57.5% | 9.1% | 1972 | $935 | 34.2% | 91.0% | 3.3% |
| Weller | 2.41 | 23.8 | 19.0% | 60.7% | 14.7% | 1951 | $948 | 8.5% | 85.7% | 2.6% |
| Bradford Park | 1.88 | 43.9 | 6.1% | 60.2% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,005 | 38.7% | 97.2% | 1.0% |
| Seminole Holland | 2.18 | 33.4 | 18.4% | 50.1% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,082 | 30.3% | 97.0% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oak Grove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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