White Oak, WV

Neighborhood

Demographics of White Oak

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.2%

Households with Children

38.7%

School Enrollment K-12

566

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.3%
Working Age (35-54): 30.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 28.5%
Some College or Associate's: 28.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 30.7%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 39.8%
Living Alone: 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 62.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 37.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in White Oak

Johnstown / East Beckley