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White Oak

Mississippi · 692 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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White Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,292. Population has grown 44% since 2011. Median home value is $55,100. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

692
+44%vs 2011
vs 479 in 2011
2010 – 2024
1,498 / sq mi
+44%vs 2011
vs 1,037 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
30.3
−35%vs 2011
vs 46.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
2004256508741K201020202024White Oak
2024314
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,292
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $16,157 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
$12,542
−10%vs 2011
vs $13,911 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
25.4%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.500
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.467 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$55,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
64.1%
−35.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
18.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
49.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
3.4
−7%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic5%(24)
Black95%(455)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(10)
Black97.1%(672)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(32)
5
−61%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 22.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
68.5%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
2.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
8.0%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
23.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

34.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
18.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

35.6%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
64.4%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
6.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Oak, Mississippi?

White Oak, Mississippi has about 692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Oak, Mississippi?

The typical household in White Oak, Mississippi earns about $16,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Oak, Mississippi expensive?

In White Oak, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $55,100.

How educated are people in White Oak, Mississippi?

About 19.0% 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 25.4% 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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