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 $60,271 with a poverty rate of 32.68%. The median age in Willow Oak is 27.1 years: 25.9 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willow Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,965 | 57.59% |
| Other race | 1,633 | 23.72% |
| Two or more races | 833 | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 350 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 104 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 2,067 | 3.33 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 941 | 3.66 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 576 | 1.35 | 28 | 72 |
| Female | 363 | 4.88 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 187 | 4.75 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
47.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 483 | 13.32% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 3.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 392 | 10.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,189 | 32.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 677 | 18.67% |
| Some College | 704 | 19.41% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,700 | 636 | 100 |
| White | 1,650 | 1,595 | 298 |
| Other Race | 608 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 335 | 124 | 24 |
| Black | 267 | 226 | 67 |
| Native American | 49 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,833 | $71,165 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $42,500 | $31,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,808 | $29,181 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,474 | $40,929 | $26,617 |
| Some College | $33,843 | $39,205 | $32,679 |
$34,474
Average Earnings
$40,929
Average Male
$26,617
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.15% of Willow Oak residents speak only English, while 49.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,882 | 1,629 | 41.96% |
| Other | 1,585 | 601 | 37.92% |
| White | 2,555 | 513 | 20.08% |
| Multiple | 833 | 419 | 50.3% |
| Native | 104 | 86 | 82.69% |
| Black | 339 | 71 | 20.94% |
32.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.14%
Male Poverty Rate
36.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willow Oak is Native, with 82.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willow Oak is White, with 20.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.26% |
| High School | 15.9% |
| Some College | 14.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,390 | $63,776 |
| Households | $50,108 | $60,271 |
| Married Families | $63,484 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,500 | $42,938 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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
97
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 3.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
46.65%
Born in Willow Oak
80.9%
Native Born
19.1%
Foreign Born
15.5%
Non Citizen
3.6%
Naturalized
80.9% of Willow Oak residents were born in the United States, with 46.65% having been born in Florida. 15.5% 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% |