White Oak, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, White Oak, Mississippi had a total population of 314, the 319th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 20.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
White Oak Quick Facts
How White Oak Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 533 | 314 | -41.1% |
How White Oak Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
White Oak Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Tunica County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica Resorts | 2,281 | $45,661 | 12.6% | $223,600 |
| Tunica | 838 | $39,282 | 19.4% | $194,700 |
| North Tunica | 429 | N/A | 62.3% | $166,400 |
| Dundee | 20 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to White Oak
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 317 | N/A | $43,200 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| Abbeville | 311 | $61,250 | $161,500 | 25.5% | 8.0% |
| Rienzi | 318 | $44,583 | $96,000 | 10.4% | 17.9% |
| Bogue Chitto (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) | 309 | N/A | N/A | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Hamilton | 320 | N/A | N/A | 3.5% | 10.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 314, White Oak's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
White Oak is a small community located in Mississippi, within Tunica County. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in White Oak is 43.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in White Oak was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for White Oak, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of White Oak, Mississippi?
White Oak, Mississippi has a population of 314 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in White Oak, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for White Oak — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in White Oak, MS?
The poverty rate in White Oak is 20.1%. This means approximately 63 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of White Oak, Mississippi?
White Oak's population is 0.0% White, 100.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in White Oak, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for White Oak — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is White Oak, Mississippi?
8.9% of adults (25+) in White Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.