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Four Oaks

North Carolina · 2,158 residents · 2.809 sq mi
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Four Oaks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 19% 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 $156,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,158
+52%since 2000
from 1,424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Four Oaks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,427 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,324
+39%since 2000
from $17,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,067)
Black16.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(109)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(701)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(1,269)
Black18.3%(395)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(399)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other1.8%(39)
Diversity Score71%(1,532)
Diversity Score
71
+44%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+84%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

Four Oaks, North Carolina has about 2,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Four Oaks, North Carolina earns about $52,833 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 $156,900, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Four Oaks, North Carolina?

About 19.0% 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 20.2% 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 850 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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