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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Four Oaks

North Carolina · 1,424 residents · 2.809 sq mi
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Four Oaks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,427. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,424
+9%since 1990
from 1,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
507 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+5%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Four Oaks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,427
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,524 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,473
+73%since 1990
from $10,093 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
55.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
44.3% rent
2.6
−2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,120)
Black13.2%(173)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.7%(428)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,067)
Black16.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(109)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score49.2%(701)
49
+50%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

Four Oaks, North Carolina has about 1,424 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

The typical household in Four Oaks, North Carolina earns about $29,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Four Oaks, North Carolina expensive?

In Four Oaks, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Four Oaks, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of people in Four Oaks, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Four Oaks, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Four Oaks, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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