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White Oak

Texas · 6,225 residents · 9.09 sq mi
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White Oak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,537. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $170,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,225
+11%since 2000
from 5,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024White Oak
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,537
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,802 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,563
+63%since 2000
from $17,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,218)
Black1.9%(106)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(180)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(713)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,056)
Black3.1%(192)
Hispanic / Latino9%(559)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other10.2%(633)
Diversity Score46.5%(2,892)
Diversity Score
46
+266%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+110%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Oak, Texas?

White Oak, Texas has about 6,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Oak, Texas earns about $66,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Oak, Texas expensive?

In White Oak, Texas, the median home is worth about $170,000, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in White Oak, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in White Oak, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Oak, Texas?

About 11.5% of people in White Oak, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Oak, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, White Oak, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,089 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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