Oak Island

Overview for Oak Island, NC

8,252 people live in Oak Island, where the median age is 60.3 and the average individual income is $49,129. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,252

Total Population

60.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,129

Average individual Income

Around Oak Island, NC

There's plenty to do around Oak Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

25

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hippie Chick Granola, Cape Fear Boil Company, and Beach Road Pizza and Wings.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Hippie Chick Granola page on Yelp Search 6402 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining	3.01 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cape Fear Boil Company page on Yelp Search 6402 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining	3.01 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beach Road Pizza and Wings page on Yelp Search 4688 Long Beach Rd SE on Google Maps	Dining	4.67 miles	15 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Sunset Slush - Oak Island page on Yelp Search 6006 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.82 miles	29 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Carolina Crab Brewing Company page on Yelp Search 4810 Long Beach Rd SE on Google Maps	Dining	4.8 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Outer Banks Boil Company page on Yelp Search 5003 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining	2.56 miles	15 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Publix Super Market page on Yelp Search 5003 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining	2.56 miles	11 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Lil & John's Sweetreat page on Yelp Search 6324 E Oak Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.98 miles	112 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Thai Noodle House Cuisine page on Yelp Search 8610 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining	4.09 miles	19 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Midway Grille page on Yelp Search 2827 Midway Rd SE on Google Maps	Dining	2.28 miles	73 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Salt 64 page on Yelp Search 6404 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $$$	3.03 miles	421 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Oak Island Fitness page on Yelp Search 5821 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.8 miles	15 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Blackbeard Scuba page on Yelp Search 5001 O'Quinn Blvd on Google Maps	Active	4.54 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Mr Beach Rentals page on Yelp	Active	2.05 miles	12 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Oak Island Beach page on Yelp Search 5227 E Beach Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.82 miles	27 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle page on Yelp Search 4019 Long Beach Rd SE on Google Maps	Active	3.84 miles	5 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Wild Life Bait & Tackle page on Yelp Search 4600 Fish Factory Rd SE on Google Maps	Active	4.26 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beachin' Day Spa page on Yelp Search 5200 E Oak Island Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.55 miles	9 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Oak Island, NC

Population Households Employment

Oak Island has 3,778 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Oak Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,252 people call Oak Island home. The population density is 428.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,252

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

60.3

Median Age

49.15 / 50.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

3,778

Total Households

2.18

Average Household Size

$49,129

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Oak Island, NC

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Oak Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 100397167

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Oak Island

Overview for Oak Island, NC

8,252

60.3 years

High

$49,129

Around Oak Island, NC

25

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Oak Island, NC

8,252

High

60.3

49.15 / 50.85%

3,778

2.18

$49,129

Schools in Oak Island, NC

Property Listings

$5,000,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$2,500,000

$2,260,000

$2,199,999

$2,049,900

$2,049,000

$2,049,000

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