Light Oak Cdp, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 779 people, 240 households, and 191 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 518.2 people per square mile (200.08/kmē), giving it the 416th most densely populated census designated place among the North Carolina. There were 255 housing units at an average density of 170 per square mile (65.64/kmē). The average household size was 2.85 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. The population's age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 35.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Light Oak Cdp was 32.7 and 40.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 16.94% White, 82.16% Black or African American, 0.13% American Indian, 0.51% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.26% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $28472, making it the 191st lowest census designated place by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $32794, it is 132nd poorest census designated place by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the census designated place was $13016, it would be the 88th lowest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of census designated place was $18723, The median income for males was $19688, compared to $17273 for females.
In 2000, 154 pupils and students, of which 61.04% are male and 38.96% are female, 19.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 14.94% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 50.65% elementary school, 20.78% high school and 13.64% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 642 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 642 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 643 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 644 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 643 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 640 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 636 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 631 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 628 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 630 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 633 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 44 | 34 | 78 |
| High school | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oak CDP, North Carolina | $28472 | $32794 | $13016 |
| Cleveland County, North Carolina | $35283 | $41733 | $17395 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |