Demographics in Oak Island, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Oak Island?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,888

Male

4,270

48.0%

Female

4,618

52.0%

Median Age

61.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

94.2%

Black

0.9%

Hispanic

1.3%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

3.6%

Other

0.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

38.5%

High School or Higher

57.9%

Foreign Born

1.9%

Veterans

11.2%

Married

63.1%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Oak Island, NC has a population of 8,888 with a median age of 61.5. The racial makeup is 94.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.9%.