Light Oak, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Light Oak, North Carolina
Census-designated place
Light Oak, North Carolina Location in North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Cleveland
Area
• Total	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2)
• Land	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	837 ft (255 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	697
• Density	485.04/sq mi (187.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	37-38170
GNIS feature ID	2403232

Light Oak is a small community in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population and other data, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 697 people lived there.

Where is Light Oak Located?

Light Oak is in the southeastern part of Cleveland County. It shares its western and southern borders with Shelby. Shelby is the main city and the "county seat" of Cleveland County. This means it's where the county government offices are located.

The total area of Light Oak is about 3.7 square kilometers (or 1.44 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within its borders.

Who Lives in Light Oak?

The population of Light Oak was counted in the 2020 United States census. At that time, 697 people lived in the community. There were 388 households and 218 families.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Light Oak has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from recent censuses:

Light Oak's Diverse Community

The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Light Oak. This helps us understand the community better.