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White Oak

Mississippi · 314 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2023, a loss of 219 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
−41%since 2023
from 533 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
680 / sq mi
−41%since 2023
from 1,154 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+138%since 2023
from 18.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2004256508741K201020202024White Oak
2024314
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,431
+129%since 2023
from $8,910 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−50.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
−2%since 2023
from 0.487 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
61.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(533)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−10%since 2023
from 24.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Female
55.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Oak, Mississippi?

White Oak, Mississippi has about 314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in White Oak, Mississippi?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in White Oak, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Oak, Mississippi?

About 20.1% of people in White Oak, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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