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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Light Oak

North Carolina · 779 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 $28,472. Population has fallen 34% since 1990, a loss of 393 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

779
−34%since 1990
from 1,172 in 1990
1990 – 2024
542 / sq mi
−34%since 1990
from 816 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+4%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1475369251K2K1990201020202024Light Oak
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,472
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,738 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,016
+57%since 1990
from $8,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.6
−34%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(337)
Black70.9%(831)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.8%(607)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(132)
Black82.2%(640)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score36.4%(283)
36
−30%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Light Oak, North Carolina?

Light Oak, North Carolina has about 779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Light Oak, North Carolina earns about $28,472 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 $46,400, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Light Oak, North Carolina?

About 1.5% 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 17.1% of people in Light Oak, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Light Oak, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Light Oak, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 393 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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