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Oak City

North Carolina · 266 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Oak City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−22%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+12%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363003654294941990201020202024Oak City
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,798
+36%since 2000
from $15,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$650
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(97)
Black54.9%(146)
Hispanic / Latino6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.3%(179)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.4%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak City, North Carolina?

Oak City, North Carolina has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak City, North Carolina earns about $50,417 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 typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Oak City, North Carolina?

About 6.8% 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 9.5% 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 123 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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