Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

White Oak, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,468

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%6,463

Black

8.5%633

Two or More

3.7%274

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%68

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%11

Other

0.1%11

Asian

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%237

High School Diploma

33.3%1,927

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%324

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%652

Associate's Degree

13.5%779

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%1,199

Master's Degree

6.7%388

Professional Degree

0.9%50

Doctorate

0.5%30

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$162,200

Median Renti

$1,000

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%2,548

Renter-Occupied

33.8%1,300

Total Units

3,991

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%34

$50K–$100K

21.3%542

$100K–$150K

18.8%479

$150K–$200K

28.3%722

$200K–$300K

26.3%671

$300K–$500K

3.9%100

Rent Distribution

Under $500

141

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

322

$1,000–$1,250

579

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%11

2010–2019

1.2%49

2000–2009

3.7%147

1990–1999

3.5%139

1980–1989

1.7%69

1970–1979

16.7%668

1960–1969

8.9%356

1950–1959

26.8%1,068

1940–1949

17%677

1939 or earlier

20.2%807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%3,073

Electricity

16%617

Fuel Oil

3.8%146

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,452

Mean Household Incomei

$75,996

Per Capita Incomei

$39,800

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,473

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%182

$10K–$15K

6.9%264

$15K–$20K

2.1%82

$20K–$25K

3.3%126

$25K–$30K

4.7%181

$30K–$35K

3.7%142

$35K–$40K

4.1%159

$40K–$45K

7.2%277

$45K–$50K

4.5%172

$50K–$60K

9.4%362

$60K–$75K

9.8%378

$75K–$100K

8.7%335

$100K–$125K

12.5%480

$125K–$150K

5.8%225

$150K–$200K

9.8%376

$200K+

2.8%107

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes82% occupied$505/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 822 homes96% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,452/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

63.1%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

35%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

87.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.1% of subsidized households are minority

44.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

470.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,139

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,231

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

488(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured