White Oak is located in Adair County Kentucky. White Oak has a 2024 population of 2,883. White Oak is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in White Oak is $51,772 with a poverty rate of 23.31%. The median age in White Oak is 38.9 years: 39 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,579 | 89.46% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 74 | 2.57% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,097 | 2.63 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 597 | 3.41 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 385 | 1.04 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 90 | 3.89 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 25 | 3.92 | 44 | 56 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 18.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 8.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 915 | 43.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 5.91% |
| Some College | 384 | 18.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,999 | 1,833 | 227 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 49 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,833 | $50,952 | $39,900 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,521 | $28,084 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,346 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,368 | $29,493 | $29,025 |
| Some College | $34,088 | $38,262 | $32,520 |
$29,368
Average Earnings
$29,493
Average Male
$29,025
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.91% of White Oak residents speak only English, while 3.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,564 | 597 | 23.28% |
| Other | 74 | 63 | 85.14% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 63 | 55.26% |
| Multiple | 203 | 12 | 5.91% |
23.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.4%
Male Poverty Rate
23.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Oak is Other, with 85.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Oak is Multiple, with 5.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.21% |
| High School | 21.75% |
| Some College | 18.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.43% |
| Male Employed | 13.08% |
| Female Employed | 8.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,114 | $63,093 |
| Households | $44,004 | $51,772 |
| Married Families | $67,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,656 | $28,967 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 10.01% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 28.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.48%
Born in White Oak
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
1.39%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.61% of White Oak residents were born in the United States, with 76.48% having been born in Kentucky. 1.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,883 | 0 | 0% |