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Oak Leaf, TX

City in Ellis County, Texas.

Population

1,827

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

773

ZIP codes

0

Oak Leaf and its ZIP codes

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Oak Leaf at a glance

  • Oak Leaf is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $131,806 a year, 68% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,300 (45% above Texas).

Local data for Oak Leaf, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oak Leaf, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$131,806

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$411,300

Homeownership

96.7%

Bachelor's or higher

41.6%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (289), German Americans (215), Irish Americans (126).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Oak Leaf.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,284

64,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,454 per person

Ellis County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oak Leaf, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.2%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home17.9%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oak Leaf, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

823

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

469

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 34°F

40.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oak Leaf, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.3%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Oak Leaf

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OvillaCity1.8 mi5.8
Glenn HeightsCity2 mi7.3
Pecan HillCity5 mi2.1
DeSotoCity6.6 mi21.6
Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.6
MidlothianCity7.4 mi63.7
Red OakCity7.5 mi16.2
WaxahachieCity7.5 mi49.8
Cedar HillCity7.6 mi35.8
LancasterCity8 mi33.1
DuncanvilleCity10 mi11.2
FerrisCity11 mi4.6
WilmerCity12 mi12.1
HutchinsCity13 mi9.1
PalmerTown13 mi3.1
Grand PrairieCity14 mi72.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oak Leaf, TX in?
Oak Leaf is in Ellis County, Texas.
What is the population of Oak Leaf, TX?
About 1,827 people live in Oak Leaf, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oak Leaf?
Nearby places include Ovilla (1.8 mi), Glenn Heights (2 mi), Pecan Hill (5 mi), DeSoto (6.6 mi), Bear Creek Ranch (6.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023