Willow Oak is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Willow Oak has a 2024 population of 6,910. Willow Oak is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Willow Oak is $67,962 with a poverty rate of 27.43%. The median age in Willow Oak is 27.6 years: 28.6 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willow Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,747 | 51.34% |
| Other race | 1,489 | 20.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,362 | 18.66% |
| Black or African American | 548 | 7.51% |
| Native American | 150 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,212 | 3.3 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Married | 1,051 | 3.77 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 582 | 1.41 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Female | 405 | 4.47 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 174 | 4.04 | 21.3 | 78.7 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 467 | 11.52% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 3.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 11.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 1.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,322 | 32.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 765 | 18.87% |
| Some College | 835 | 20.59% |
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 | 1,777 | 1,672 | 324 |
| Hispanic | 1,736 | 734 | 82 |
| Other Race | 616 | 117 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 545 | 283 | 27 |
| Black | 427 | 315 | 117 |
| Native American | 69 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,653 | $0 | $55,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,167 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,068 | $45,565 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,046 | $25,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,163 | $42,662 | $31,711 |
| Some College | $42,631 | $44,851 | $36,991 |
$38,163
Average Earnings
$42,662
Average Male
$31,711
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.84% of Willow Oak residents speak only English, while 46.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,867 | 1,642 | 42.46% |
| Multiple | 1,362 | 484 | 35.54% |
| Other | 1,489 | 474 | 31.83% |
| White | 2,675 | 265 | 9.91% |
| Native | 150 | 110 | 73.33% |
| Black | 541 | 73 | 13.49% |
27.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.46%
Male Poverty Rate
31.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow Oak is Native, with 73.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow Oak is White, with 9.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.38% |
| High School | 16.94% |
| Some College | 11.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92% |
| Male Employed | 20.23% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,879 | $70,318 |
| Households | $59,346 | $67,962 |
| Married Families | $67,246 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,750 | $48,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
48.35%
Born in Willow Oak
79.34%
Native Born
20.66%
Foreign Born
17.92%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
79.34% of Willow Oak residents were born in the United States, with 48.35% having been born in Florida. 17.92% 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 | 6,910 | 12 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 6,898 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,885 | 275 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 6,610 | -558 | -7.78% |
| 2020 | 7,168 | -68 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 7,236 | 306 | 4.42% |
| 2018 | 6,930 | 1,171 | 20.33% |
| 2017 | 5,759 | 179 | 3.21% |
| 2016 | 5,580 | 632 | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 4,948 | -179 | -3.49% |
| 2014 | 5,127 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 5,131 | -57 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,188 | -759 | -12.76% |
| 2011 | 5,947 | -785 | -11.66% |
| 2010 | 6,732 | 0 | 0% |