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Oak Island, NC


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Oak Island, North Carolina

Oak Island, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 24 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 131 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is part of the Wilmington metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,571 people people live in Oak Island.

The People and Families of Oak Island

In Oak Island, about 65% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Oak Island nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Island had a median family income of $48,775. Not many of the people of Oak Island are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($525) in Oak Island than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Oak Island Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Island, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Oak Island tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Oak Island, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oak Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Oak Island Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Oak Island Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Oak Island People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Oak Island, NC

Comparing Oak Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime47

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