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Oak City

North Carolina · 317 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Oak City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
−6%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+18%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363003654294941990201020202024Oak City
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,929
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,778
+10%since 2000
from $15,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(178)
Black45.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(217)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(119)
Black59%(187)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(196)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak City, North Carolina?

Oak City, North Carolina has about 317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak City, North Carolina earns about $28,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak City, North Carolina expensive?

In Oak City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Oak City, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oak City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.7% of people in Oak City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak City, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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