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White Oak, NC
Census-designated place in Bladen County, North Carolina.
Population
191
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
0
White Oak and its ZIP codes
White Oak at a glance
- White Oak is 83% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for White Oak, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bladen County. PPP loans are for White Oak.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,044
12,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $8,755 per person
Environment and hazard risk
White Oak, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Oak, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near White Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tar HeelTown | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DublinTown | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| White LakeTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| BladenboroTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| St. PaulsTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| LumbertonCity | 17 mi | 18.2 |
| ClarktonTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| AutryvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| StedmanTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| GarlandTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| RoseboroTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ParktonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Oak, NC in?
- White Oak is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of White Oak, NC?
- About 191 people live in White Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Oak?
- Nearby places include Tar Heel (4.2 mi), Dublin (5.8 mi), Elizabethtown (11 mi), White Lake (14 mi), Bladenboro (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023