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Oak Island

Texas · 354 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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Oak Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,054. Population has grown 26% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

354
+26%since 2023
from 281 in 2023
2010 – 2024
295 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 234 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
133217300383467201020202024Oak Island
2024354
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,054
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,644
+5%since 2023
from $24,336 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
41.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.435
−14%since 2023
from 0.506 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

$96,700
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
85.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
14.2% rent
36.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(11)
Diversity Score63.9%(179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(98)
Asian24.9%(88)
Other2.8%(10)
Diversity Score82.7%(293)
83
+29%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
17.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.8%
+46.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

34.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
65.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
34.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
22.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
51.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
65.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
27.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Island, Texas?

Oak Island, Texas has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Island, Texas?

The typical household in Oak Island, Texas earns about $55,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Island, Texas expensive?

In Oak Island, Texas, the median home is worth about $96,700.

How educated are people in Oak Island, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Island, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Island, Texas?

About 41.0% of people in Oak Island, Texas 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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