Oak City, North Carolina facts for kids
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Oak City, North Carolina
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Location of Oak City, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 265.20/sq mi (102.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27857
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-48060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407014 |
| Website | www.townofoakcity.com[Usurped!] |
Oak City is a small town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. It used to be known as Goose Nest. In 2020, the population of Oak City was 266 people.
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Geography of Oak City
Oak City is a small town located in North Carolina. It covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. The town does not have any large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Oak City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 115 | — | |
| 1910 | 251 | 118.3% | |
| 1920 | 397 | 58.2% | |
| 1930 | 481 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 512 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 518 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 574 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 559 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 475 | −15.0% | |
| 1990 | 389 | −18.1% | |
| 2000 | 339 | −12.9% | |
| 2010 | 317 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 266 | −16.1% | |
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Who Lives in Oak City?
In 2020, the United States Census counted 266 people in Oak City.
- Most people (about 55%) were African American.
- About 36% of the people were White.
- A small number of people (about 6%) were Hispanic or Latino.
- Other groups made up the rest of the population.
Life in Oak City
In 2000, there were 144 households in Oak City. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 22% of these households had children under 18.
- Many households were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Oak City come from different age groups:
- About 23% were under 18 years old.
- About 27% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the town was 45 years.
The average income for a household in Oak City in 2000 was about $26,458 per year. For families, the average income was about $33,500.
See also
In Spanish: Oak City para niños
