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Oak

Nebraska · 54 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 $34,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $26,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−27%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2264972961990201020202024Oak
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,562
+228%since 2000
from $11,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing54.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction54.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services18.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(3)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 85.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak, Nebraska?

Oak, Nebraska has about 54 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oak, Nebraska earns about $34,375 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 $26,300.

How educated are people in Oak, Nebraska?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% of people in Oak, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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