White Oak, North Carolina facts for kids
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White Oak, North Carolina
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Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.11 sq mi (13.23 km2) |
| • Land | 5.11 sq mi (13.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 346 |
| • Density | 67.74/sq mi (26.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28399
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-73320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403022 |
White Oak is a small community in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 346 people lived in White Oak.
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History of White Oak
White Oak has some important historical places. Two of these, Desserette and Harmony Hall, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to the history of the United States.
Geography of White Oak
White Oak is located in the state of North Carolina. The community covers a total area of about 13.2 square kilometers (which is about 5.1 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
People of White Oak
The number of people living in White Oak changes over time.
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| 2020 | 346 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 304 people living in White Oak. These people lived in 107 different homes. Out of these homes, 81 were families.
Population Details
The community had about 62 people per square mile. There were 120 housing units in total. Most people in White Oak were White (about 60.5%). About 34.5% were African American. A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 5.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- Out of 107 homes, about 38% had children under 18 living there.
- About 61% of homes had married couples living together.
- About 11% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 18% of homes had people living alone.
- About 11% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- The average home had about 2.79 people.
- The average family had about 3.20 people.
Age Groups
The people in White Oak were of different ages:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 34.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years or older.
The average age in White Oak was 32 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in White Oak was $41,000 per year. For families, the average income was $42,292. Men earned about $30,774 on average, while women earned about $28,750. The average income per person was $14,401. A small number of people, about 4.9% of the population, had lower incomes. This included no one under 18, but about 22% of those over 64.
See also
- In Spanish: White Oak (Carolina del Norte) para niños
