Light Oak is a CDP located in Cleveland County North Carolina. Light Oak has a 2024 population of 675. Light Oak is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -22.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 873 in 2020.
The average household income in Light Oak is $48,015 with a poverty rate of 49.04%. The median age in Light Oak is 29.8 years: 27.4 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Light Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 611 | 90.25% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 9.75% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 186 | 3.64 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 101 | 2.99 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 85 | 4.41 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
3.64
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 27.24% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 25.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 4.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 178 | 33.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 49 | 9.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 495 | 349 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,957 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$46,957
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.25% of Light Oak residents speak only English, while 9.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 611 | 332 | 54.34% |
49.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
53.99%
Male Poverty Rate
43.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Light Oak is Black, with 54.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Light Oak is Black, with 54.34% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 61.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.22% |
| Some College | 27.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $43,992 |
| Households | - | $48,015 |
| Married Families | $57,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
29%
Employment Rate
27.1%
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
93.94%
Born in Light Oak
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Light Oak residents were born in the United States, with 93.94% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 675 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 676 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 677 | -114 | -14.41% |
| 2021 | 791 | -82 | -9.39% |
| 2020 | 873 | -267 | -23.42% |
| 2019 | 1,140 | -134 | -10.52% |
| 2018 | 1,274 | 251 | 24.54% |
| 2017 | 1,023 | 186 | 22.22% |
| 2016 | 837 | 74 | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 763 | -35 | -4.39% |
| 2014 | 798 | -81 | -9.22% |
| 2013 | 879 | -54 | -5.79% |
| 2012 | 933 | -186 | -16.62% |
| 2011 | 1,119 | 428 | 61.94% |
| 2010 | 691 | 0 | 0% |