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White Oak, TX


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White Oak, Texas

White Oak, Texas, in Gregg county, is 7 miles W of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 114 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is considered part of the Longview - Marshall metropolitan area. White Oak has a population of 5,624.

The People and Families of White Oak

In White Oak, about 67% of adults are married. White Oak is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, White Oak had a median family income of $50,781.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in White Oak ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

White Oak Housing

About 76% of housing units in White Oak are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In White Oak, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in White Oak. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of White Oak, TX

Comparing White Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity52
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime45

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