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White Oak

North Carolina · 346 residents · 5.108 sq mi
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White Oak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $132,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+14%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+21%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
961712453203952000201020202024White Oak
2024191
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,848
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,258
+131%since 2000
from $14,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+82%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(180)
Black31.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.8%(252)
Diversity Score
73
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
Female
76.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Oak, North Carolina?

White Oak, North Carolina has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Oak, North Carolina earns about $66,848 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 $132,400.

How educated are people in White Oak, North Carolina?

About 18.6% 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 12.7% of people in White Oak, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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