Oak Island SnackAbility
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Crime in Oak Island summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Island. Key points include:
There were 130 total crimes in Oak Island in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Island is 1,451.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Island is 156.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Island is 1,295.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Island is -31.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oak Island Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Island / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 130 | 1,451.7 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 156.3 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.2 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 100.5 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 116 | 1,295.4 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 402.0 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 74 | 826.4 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 67.0 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oak Island summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Island. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Island is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Island is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Island is $568,671.
The median income in Oak Island is $85,872.
Oak Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Island Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Island | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Island, NC Weather
The average high in Oak Island is 72.3° and the average low is 53.8°.
There are 78.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Island |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Island Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Island
The current population in Oak Island is 9,030. The population has increased 32.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,030 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,888 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 8,564 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 8,252 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 8,118 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 7,851 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 7,612 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 7,400 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,359 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 7,199 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 7,051 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,970 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 6,899 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,871 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 6,818 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Island
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Oak Island is:
94.1% White with 8,500 White residents.
0.7% African American with 66 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 61 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 22 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 234 Two Or More residents.
1.1% Hispanic with 97 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Island | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Island
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Oak Island is 52.5% female with 4,740 female residents.
Oak Island is 47.5% male with 4,290 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Island | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Island for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Oak Island completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Oak Island completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Oak Island completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Oak Island completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Oak Island completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Oak Island completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Oak Island completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Oak Island completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Oak Island completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Island | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Island, North Carolina
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3.2% of households in Oak Island earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Oak Island earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Oak Island earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Oak Island earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Oak Island earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Oak Island earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Oak Island earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Oak Island earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Oak Island earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.1% of households in Oak Island earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Island | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.1% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
