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Oak Island

North Carolina · 6,783 residents · 19.272 sq mi
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Oak Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,783
+3%since 2000
from 6,571 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
+7%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K2000201020202024Oak Island
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,659
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,496 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,764
+20%since 2000
from $23,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,800
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
59.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+131%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,414)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(49)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(6,506)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(96)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other1%(70)
Diversity Score8.3%(563)
Diversity Score
8
+162%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Island, North Carolina?

Oak Island, North Carolina has about 6,783 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Island, North Carolina earns about $46,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Island, North Carolina expensive?

In Oak Island, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $306,800, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Island, North Carolina?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Island, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.1% of people in Oak Island, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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