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Oak Leaf

Texas · 1,298 residents · 2.364 sq mi
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Oak Leaf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $170,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
+7%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8491K1K2K2K1990201020202024Oak Leaf
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,854
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,274 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,259
+14%since 2000
from $28,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,091)
Black3.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(65)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,004)
Black11.4%(148)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(115)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score46.4%(602)
Diversity Score
46
+125%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Leaf, Texas?

Oak Leaf, Texas has about 1,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Leaf, Texas earns about $83,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Leaf, Texas expensive?

In Oak Leaf, Texas, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Leaf, Texas?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Leaf, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Leaf, Texas?

About 2.2% of people in Oak Leaf, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Leaf, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Leaf, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 360 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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