Oak Island (Texas) facts for kids
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Oak Island, Texas
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 Oak Island
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 302/sq mi (116.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-53004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342993 |
Oak Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chambers County, Texas, United States. The population was 371 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Oak Island is located on the eastern shore of Trinity Bay, near the geographic center of Chambers County. It is 8 miles (13 km) south of Anahuac, the Chambers County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Oak Island CDP has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 371 | — | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 201 | 54.18% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 2.43% |
| Asian (NH) | 73 | 19.68% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 16 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 19.14% |
| Total | 371 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 371 people, 135 households, and 126 families residing in the CDP.
Hurricane Ike
On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike rendered about 90% of the community's homes uninhabitable.
Education
Anahuac Independent School District operates schools in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Island para niños
