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Oak Level

Virginia · 563 residents · 6.07 sq mi
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Oak Level has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 322 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $104,600. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 67% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
−36%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+20%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3494956427889342000201020202024Oak Level
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,000
−7%since 2000
from $20,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−9%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+55.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(816)
Black7.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.9%(191)
Diversity Score
34
+95%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 36.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Level, Virginia?

Oak Level, Virginia has about 563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Level, Virginia?

The typical household in Oak Level, Virginia earns about $31,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Level, Virginia expensive?

In Oak Level, Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,600.

How educated are people in Oak Level, Virginia?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Level, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Level, Virginia?

About 32.0% of people in Oak Level, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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