Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

White Oak, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,235

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.4%4,265

Hispanic/Latino

16.2%1,007

Two or More

11%685

Black

3.5%221

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%55

Asian

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%178

High School Diploma

25.5%1,057

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%336

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%819

Associate's Degree

13.9%578

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%553

Master's Degree

4.5%188

Professional Degree

0.8%33

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,000

Median Renti

$1,194

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%1,403

Renter-Occupied

33.1%693

Total Units

2,310

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

223

$1,000–$1,250

156

$1,250–$1,500

256

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%33

2010–2019

3.7%86

2000–2009

17.1%395

1990–1999

11.6%269

1980–1989

20.4%471

1970–1979

26.9%622

1960–1969

8.7%200

1950–1959

0.6%14

1940–1949

7.7%179

1939 or earlier

1.8%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.3%1,453

Utility Gas

26.7%559

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%71

No Fuel

0.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,027

Mean Household Incomei

$96,904

Per Capita Incomei

$30,841

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,883

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

671.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

2,740

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

236(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured