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Oak Island

Texas · 371 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 68 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−15%since 2019
from 439 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+13%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
133217300383467201020202024Oak Island
2024354
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,353
+94%since 2019
from $19,736 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
8.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(131)
Black7.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(38)
Asian54.4%(239)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.3%(330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(201)
Black2.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(71)
Asian19.7%(73)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.3%(276)
Diversity Score
74
−1%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.5 min
+27%since 2019
from 35.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
+44.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
Female
49.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−54.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Island, Texas?

Oak Island, Texas has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oak Island, Texas expensive?

In Oak Island, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,800.

How educated are people in Oak Island, Texas?

About 20.0% 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 33.2% of people in Oak Island, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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