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White Oak, MS
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi.
Population
314
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
680
ZIP codes
0
White Oak and its ZIP codes
White Oak at a glance
- White Oak is about 11 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tunica County. PPP loans are for White Oak.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,578
5,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,310
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.2M
FY 2026, $8,407 per person
Environment and hazard risk
White Oak, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
71
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Oak, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.1%
U.S. 33.3% +16.8 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near White Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TunicaTown | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| North TunicaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AustinCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Tunica ResortsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 28.7 |
| CrenshawTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| LulaTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SledgeTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Helena-West Helena, ARCity | 16 mi | 13.1 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| FalconTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Horseshoe Lake, ARTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| ColdwaterTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Oak, MS in?
- White Oak is in Tunica County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of White Oak, MS?
- About 314 people live in White Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Oak?
- Nearby places include Tunica (3.6 mi), North Tunica (4.7 mi), Austin (5.6 mi), Dundee (9.8 mi), Strayhorn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023