Oak Island, Western Suffolk, NY Demographics
What is the population of Oak Island?
There are 14,044 residents in Oak Island, with a median age of 45.7. Of this, 48.95% are males and 51.05% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.4% of the resident pool in Oak Island, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.59%. Additionally, 2.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,836 people in Oak Island currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 14,044 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 6,874 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 7,170 | -2.0% |
Male Population 48.95%
Female Population 51.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45.7 | 0.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 12,977 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 785 | 6.4% |
| Not Citizen | 282 | -9.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.59%
Not Citizen 2.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 43 | -24.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 506 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 396 | -26.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 60 | -13.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,836 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 3.66%
Moved from Same State 2.86%
Moved from Different State 0.43%
Same House as Last Year 92.74%
What are the employment statistics in Oak Island?
White-collar workers make up 88.69% of the working population in Oak Island, while blue-collar employees account for 11.31%. There are also 756 entrepreneurs in Oak Island (9.35% of the workforce); 4,880 workers employed in private companies (60.34%); and 1,571 people working in governmental institutions (19.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,172 | -2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 915 | -6.4% |
White Collar 88.69%
Blue Collar 11.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 756 | -7.9% |
| Private Companies | 4,880 | -4.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,571 | -6.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 880 | 27.0% |
Self Employees 9.35%
Private Companies 60.34%
Governmental Workers 19.43%
Not for Profit Companies 10.88%
How many households are there in Oak Island?
There are a total of 5,487 households in Oak Island, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.01% of these Oak Island households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.99%. Additionally, 25.15% of households have children and 74.85% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,487 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,622 | -5.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,865 | 12.2% |
Family Households 66.01%
Non-Family Households 33.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,380 | -2.8% |
| Households without Children | 4,107 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 25.15%
Households without Children 74.85%
What are the median and average incomes in Oak Island?
The average annual household income in Oak Island is $166,357, while the median household income sits at $134,602 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $188,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $139,000.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $166,357 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $134,602 | 4.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -26 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 13,450 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Oak Island?
There are 5,956 housing units in Oak Island, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 5,487 occupied housing units in Oak Island, 81.5% are owner-occupied, while 18.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $567,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,735 per month in Oak Island.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,956 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,581 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 478 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,692 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 955 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 552 | -11.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 218 | 26.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 90 | -19.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 275 | -4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 112 | 28.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,487 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,472 | -2.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,015 | 9.3% |
Owner Occupied 81.5%
Renter Occupied 18.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,917 | -2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,555 | -1.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $567,500 | 14.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $538,400 | 9.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,735 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 65.23%
Without Mortgage 34.77%
What is the level of education in Oak Island?
Approximately 22.57% of the population in Oak Island holds a high school degree (that's 2,613 residents), while 16.82% have attained a college certificate (2,579 locals) and 28.36% have a bachelor's degree (3,283 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 181 | 16.8% |
| Some High School | 2,613 | 4.5% |
| Some College | 2,579 | 1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 971 | -8.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,283 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,581 | -8.6% |
No High School 1.56%
Some High School 22.57%
Some College 16.82%
Associate Degree 8.39%
Bachelor's Degree 28.36%
Graduate Degree 22.3%
What is the marital status of Oak Island residents?
A total of 3,372 people in Oak Island have never been married (which represents 27.93% of the total population), while 6,690 of them are wedded (55.41%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 114 (0.94%) and 1,102 (9.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,372 | 0.8% |
| Married | 6,690 | -5.0% |
| Separated | 114 | 58.3% |
| Widowed | 909 | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 1,102 | 1,102.0% |
Never Married 27.93%
Married 55.41%
Separated 0.94%
Widowed 7.53%
Divorced 9.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Oak Island?
The top three means of transportation people in Oak Island use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 5,882 residents commute by car, 546 prefer going to work by railroad and 175 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,882 | -5.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | 56.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 49 | N/A |
| Railroad | 546 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 14 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 175 | 8.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.