Oak Island Population

2011–2026

262

2026 projection

21.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Oak Island. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026262-62.24%
2025268-132.34%
2023281+259.77%
2022256-11831.55%
2021374+4011.98%
2020334-10523.92%
2019439+6015.83%
2018379+246.76%
2017355+4715.26%
2016308+269.22%

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Oak Island Demographics

67.1median age

Median age

Female67.6 yrs
Male63.8 yrs

Adults

354
204 seniors · 58%150 other adults

Sex

Female 65.5% · 232Male 34.5% · 122

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 4 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Oak Island Income

$55,054median household income

Median household income

$55,054

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Poverty rate

41%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Oak Island Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%66%41%
Never married19%21%18%
Divorced27%0%41%
Widowed5%13%0%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201