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Willow Oak

Florida · 7,454 residents · 3.119 sq mi
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Willow Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $276,300. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,454
+52%since 2000
from 4,917 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,390 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−2%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Willow Oak
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,688
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,591 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,587
+53%since 2000
from $16,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+18%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,300
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+161%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(3,516)
Black6.7%(328)
Hispanic / Latino20%(981)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(2,633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(2,846)
Black5.7%(427)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(3,883)
Asian1.5%(110)
Other2.5%(188)
Diversity Score72.3%(5,392)
Diversity Score
72
+35%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.5%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2016
from 70.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2016
from 27.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Oak, Florida?

Willow Oak, Florida has about 7,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Oak, Florida?

The typical household in Willow Oak, Florida earns about $65,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Oak, Florida expensive?

In Willow Oak, Florida, the median home is worth about $276,300, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Oak, Florida?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Oak, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Oak, Florida?

About 24.7% of people in Willow Oak, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Oak, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Oak, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,437 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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