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White Oak

Mississippi · 595 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 $14,508. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 320 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

595
+116%since 2019
from 275 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,288 / sq mi
+116%since 2019
from 595 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
32.9
+14%since 2019
from 28.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2004256508741K201020202024White Oak
2024314
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,508
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $15,642 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
$5,794
−42%since 2019
from $9,915 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
71.2%
+34.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

77.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
22.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(275)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(1)
Black98.3%(585)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
41.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

48.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
54.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
51.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in White Oak, Mississippi?

White Oak, Mississippi has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Oak, Mississippi earns about $14,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in White Oak, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 71.2% 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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