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Oak City

County:
Martin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.003

Oak City is a town located in Martin County, North Carolina. Oak City has a 2026 population of 261. Oak City is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 270 in 2020.

The median household income in Oak City is $61,091 with a poverty rate of 5.95%. The median age in Oak City is 55.5 years: 54.9 years for males, and 59.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 68.1 males.

261
Total Population
260
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.38%
Growth

Oak City Population

Oak City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026261-1-0.38%
2025262-2-0.76%
202426410.38%
202326300%
2022263-5-1.87%
2021268-2-0.74%
2020270-1-0.37%
2019286-3-1.04%
2018289-1-0.34%
2017290-5-1.69%
2016295-2-0.67%
2015297-2-0.67%
2014299-3-0.99%
2013302-3-0.98%
2012305-5-1.61%
2011310-7-2.21%
201031400%

Median Age

Overall: 55.5 years
Female: 59.8 years
Male: 54.9 years

Oak City Adults

There are 306 adults, (131 of whom are seniors) in Oak City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 210 (59.5%)
Male: 143 (40.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Oak City includes 75.07% Black or African American, 22.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American26575.07%
White7822.1%
Two or more races71.98%
Other race30.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races71.98%
Other race30.85%
White10.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American26575.07%
White7721.81%

Oak City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Oak City 's average per capita income is $20,000. Household income levels show a median of $61,091. The poverty rate stands at 5.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,063-
Families$61,310$70,868
Households$61,091$65,396
Non Families-$42,085

$20,000

Average Income

$61,091

Median Household Income

5.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)