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Willow Oak

Florida · 6,806 residents · 3.119 sq mi
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Willow Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,184. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,806
+38%since 2000
from 4,917 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,182 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+7%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Willow Oak
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,184
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,169
+27%since 2000
from $16,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+111%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(3,225)
Black6.7%(457)
Hispanic / Latino42%(2,861)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.8%(4,815)
Diversity Score
71
+32%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Oak, Florida?

Willow Oak, Florida has about 6,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Oak, Florida earns about $43,184 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Oak, Florida?

About 10.5% 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 25.3% 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 2,789 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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