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Oak

Nebraska · 66 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $32,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−26%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2264972961990201020202024Oak
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,542
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,316
+86%since 2000
from $11,460 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,100
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+82%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
43.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak, Nebraska?

Oak, Nebraska has about 66 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oak, Nebraska earns about $38,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak, Nebraska expensive?

In Oak, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $32,100.

How educated are people in Oak, Nebraska?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oak, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak, Nebraska?

About 5.8% of people in Oak, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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