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Oak Island

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
18.662

Oak Island is a town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Oak Island has a 2026 population of 9,789. Oak Island is currently growing at a rate of 2.45% annually and its population has increased by 16.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,387 in 2020.

The median household income in Oak Island is $85,872 with a poverty rate of 8.66%. The median age in Oak Island is 62.3 years: 62.2 years for males, and 62.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males.

9.8K
Total Population
525
Density (mi²)
234 2.45%
Growth

Oak Island Population

Oak Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,7892342.45%
20259,5552332.5%
20249,322-78-0.83%
20239,4001691.83%
20229,2314334.92%
20218,7984114.9%
20208,387-9-0.11%
20198,3902923.61%
20188,0982973.81%
20177,8012192.89%
20167,5822032.75%
20157,3791502.07%
20147,2291401.97%
20137,0891381.99%
20126,951670.97%
20116,8841011.49%
20106,816140.21%
20006,57100%

Median Age

Overall: 62.3 years
Female: 62.4 years
Male: 62.2 years

Oak Island Adults

There are 8,392 adults, (3,796 of whom are seniors) in Oak Island.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,740 (52.5%)
Male: 4,290 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Oak Island includes 94.13% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,50094.13%
Two or more races3043.37%
Black or African American931.03%
Asian610.68%
Native American500.55%
Other race220.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races700.78%
Black or African American270.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,50094.13%
Two or more races2342.59%
Black or African American660.73%
Asian610.68%
Native American500.55%
Other race220.24%

Oak Island Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Oak Island 's average per capita income is $63,030. Household income levels show a median of $85,872. The poverty rate stands at 8.66%.

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$118,219-
Families$115,906$148,568
Households$85,872$123,118
Non Families$53,750$76,011

$63,030

Average Income

$85,872

Median Household Income

8.66%

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)