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White Oak

North Carolina · 191 residents · 5.108 sq mi
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White Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,929. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $407,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 400%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−37%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+31%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
961712453203952000201020202024White Oak
2024191
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,929
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,057
+88%since 2000
from $14,401 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.2%
+84.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
+37%since 2010
from 0.180 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,100
+400%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
45.7%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.1
+277%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(176)
Black34.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(74)
Black61.3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(113)
Diversity Score
59
−9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−81.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+46.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Oak, North Carolina?

White Oak, North Carolina has about 191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Oak, North Carolina earns about $98,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Oak, North Carolina expensive?

In White Oak, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $407,100.

How educated are people in White Oak, North Carolina?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Oak, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.8% of people in White Oak, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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