Living in White Oak, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Oak · Census data 2020–2024
White Oak has 191 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $98,929 (37% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $407,100.
White Oak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Oak at a glance
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 42State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $98,929State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $407,100State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
Is White Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in White Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Oak the median home value is $407,100, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
White Oak median household income
The median household income in White Oak is $98,929 and the income per person is $27,057. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in White Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 45.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 5.03
45.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White Oak has many vacation and second homes.
White Oak demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 38
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Oak ›
Education in White Oak
31% of adults 25 and older in White Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 41.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
White Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | 191 | $98,929 | $407,100 | — |
| Dublin | 349 | $51,429 | $134,600 | $786 |
| Elizabethtown | 3,277 | $29,375 | $159,200 | $439 |
| Bladenboro | 2,249 | $52,337 | $99,500 | $655 |
| White Lake | 970 | $84,375 | $235,300 | $893 |
| St. Pauls | 2,688 | $36,800 | $111,000 | $781 |
| Barker Ten Mile | 1,156 | $66,667 | $163,700 | — |
| Clarkton | 740 | $27,292 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Autryville | 177 | $43,636 | $152,900 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in White Oak, NC?
The median household income in White Oak is $98,929, 37% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in White Oak?
The median home value in White Oak is $407,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is White Oak, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in White Oak?
The median age in White Oak is 42 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in White Oak?
The unemployment rate in White Oak is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Oak?
31% of adults in White Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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