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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Light Oak

North Carolina · 1,172 residents · 1.437 sq mi
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Light Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,738. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,172
+50%vs 2000
vs 779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
816 / sq mi
+50%vs 2000
vs 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1475369251K2K1990201020202024Light Oak
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,738
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,472 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,314
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,016 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $528 in 2000
US average: $450
70.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
2.5
+52%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(132)
Black82.2%(640)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(283)
1990
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(337)
Black70.9%(831)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score51.8%(607)
52
+43%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.8%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Light Oak, North Carolina?

Light Oak, North Carolina has about 1,172 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Light Oak, North Carolina?

The typical household in Light Oak, North Carolina earns about $16,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Light Oak, North Carolina expensive?

In Light Oak, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $41,500, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Light Oak, North Carolina?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Light Oak, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Light Oak, North Carolina?

About 23.4% of people in Light Oak, North Carolina 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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