Four Oaks is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Four Oaks has a 2024 population of 2,617. Four Oaks is currently growing at a rate of 3.44% annually and its population has increased by 15.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,267 in 2020.
The average household income in Four Oaks is $73,368 with a poverty rate of 11.86%. The median age in Four Oaks is 44.1 years: 36 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Four Oaks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264 | 55.71% |
| Black or African American | 476 | 20.98% |
| Two or more races | 299 | 13.18% |
| Other race | 155 | 6.83% |
| Asian | 75 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 958 | 2.37 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 377 | 2.96 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.36 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 162 | 3.01 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Male | 43 | 3.58 | 2.3 | 97.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 9.82% |
| High School Graduate | 493 | 28.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 514 | 29.51% |
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 | 1,023 | 966 | 323 |
| Hispanic | 352 | 284 | 8 |
| Black | 322 | 239 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 255 | 8 |
| Other Race | 87 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 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 white people with a rate of 31.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $35,764 | $47,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,395 | $45,465 | $35,104 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,721 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,625 | $42,261 | $32,107 |
| Some College | $34,602 | $0 | $30,577 |
$38,625
Average Earnings
$42,261
Average Male
$32,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.29% of Four Oaks residents speak only English, while 20.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,238 | 141 | 11.39% |
| Black | 476 | 90 | 18.91% |
| Multiple | 299 | 38 | 12.71% |
11.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.73%
Male Poverty Rate
14.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Four Oaks is Black, with 18.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Four Oaks is White, with 11.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.12% |
| High School | 19.07% |
| Some College | 7.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,500 | $83,283 |
| Households | $66,014 | $73,368 |
| Married Families | $86,615 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,000 | $53,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 7.75% |
| Black | 9 | 2.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
64.83%
Born in Four Oaks
85.37%
Native Born
14.63%
Foreign Born
13.71%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
85.37% of Four Oaks residents were born in the United States, with 64.83% having been born in North Carolina. 13.71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,055 | 87 | 2.93% |
| 2028 | 2,968 | 88 | 3.06% |
| 2027 | 2,880 | 88 | 3.15% |
| 2026 | 2,792 | 87 | 3.22% |
| 2025 | 2,705 | 88 | 3.36% |
| 2024 | 2,617 | 87 | 3.44% |
| 2023 | 2,530 | 57 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 2,473 | 96 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 2,377 | 110 | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 2,267 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 2,264 | 58 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2,206 | 98 | 4.65% |
| 2017 | 2,108 | 16 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 2,092 | 39 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 2,053 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 2,034 | 22 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 2,012 | 29 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 1,983 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 1,975 | 24 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 1,951 | 0 | 0% |