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Oak Level

Virginia · 803 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 $28,462. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $105,600. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−9%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+23%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3494956427889342000201020202024Oak Level
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,462
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,701
+11%since 2000
from $20,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(696)
Black7.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.9%(200)
Diversity Score
25
+43%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Level, Virginia?

Oak Level, Virginia has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Level, Virginia earns about $28,462 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 $105,600.

How educated are people in Oak Level, Virginia?

About 22.4% 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 14.8% of people in Oak Level, Virginia 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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