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The Town of Oak City had a population of 353 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Oak City is located at latitude 35.9638 and longitude -77.308 in Martin County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Oak City encompass a land area of 0.46 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Martin County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Oak City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Oak City is located within Township of Goose Nest, a minor civil division (MCD) of Martin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 353 (100%) |
| Population Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,091 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,593 |
| Median Home Value | $96,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 232 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 76 (32.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 91 (39.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 65 (28.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 134 (80.2%) |
The table below compares Oak City to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 647 | 17th |
| Population Density | # 556 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 374 | 52nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 514 | 34th |
| Diversity Index | # 450 | 42nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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