Demographics & People — Oak Island, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,888 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,400 |
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| Median Age | 62.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,304 |
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| Family Households | 2,847 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0586 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,373 |
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| Black or African American | 80 |
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| Asian | 64 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,315 |
| English | 1,479 |
| German | 1,320 |
| Irish | 1,287 |
| Other groups | 903 |
| American | 627 |
| Italian | 548 |
| Scottish | 314 |
| Scotch-Irish | 278 |
| French (except Basque) | 250 |
Language
| English Only | 8,631 |
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| Spanish | 75 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,777 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 960 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,853 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oak Island, North Carolina.
