Demographics & People — Oakboro, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,453 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 944 |
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| Family Households | 719 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3812 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,824 |
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| Black or African American | 304 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 243 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 875 |
| Other groups | 479 |
| German | 293 |
| English | 265 |
| American | 208 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 175 |
| Irish | 139 |
| Polish | 115 |
| Italian | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 2,016 |
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| Spanish | 214 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,233 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 174 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,903 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.9% |
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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 Oakboro, North Carolina.
