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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakboro

North Carolina · 1,198 residents · 2.533 sq mi
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Oakboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,369. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 630 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,198
+111%since 1990
from 568 in 1990
1990 – 2025
473 / sq mi
+111%since 1990
from 224 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+9%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3579912K2K3K1990201020202024Oakboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,369
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,079
+98%since 1990
from $9,153 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
23.7% rent
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(428)
Black24.3%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score47.2%(268)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(897)
Black19.4%(233)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(41)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score47.1%(564)
47
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakboro, North Carolina?

Oakboro, North Carolina has about 1,198 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Oakboro, North Carolina earns about $41,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Oakboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Oakboro, North Carolina?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakboro, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of people in Oakboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 630 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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

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