Census-designated place · Ohio
White Oak, Ohio
White Oak, census-designated place, in Hamilton County, Ohio. White Oak had 19,216 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,318). GEOID 3984812.
Residents, 2020-2024
19,216
±1,318 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 19,541
Median household income
$70,341
±$8,134 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$203,700
±$12,424 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,091
±$92 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is White Oak and what county is it in?
White Oak is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hamilton County, Ohio. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 3,146 residents per square mile in 2020.
White Oak is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
White Oak lies mostly within Colerain Township (Hamilton County) and reaches into Green Township (Hamilton County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in White Oak, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts White Oak's population at 19,216 (±1,318). The 2020 Census counted 19,541 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; White Oak is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | White Oak | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,216 ±1,318 | 830,774 | no clear change |
| Households | 7,918 ±559 | 354,739 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.10 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,154 ±544 | 381,356 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in White Oak?
The median resident of White Oak is 37.7 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.9%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | White Oak | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±3.5 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±2.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±2.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.4 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.7% ±5.5 pts | 62.3% | −11.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.9% ±4.7 pts | 23.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±3.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±3.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±2.7 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4% ±4.2 pts | 41.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±2.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±5.0 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in White Oak earn?
Half of White Oak's 7,918 households earn less than $70,341 a year (±$8,134), against $72,470 in Hamilton County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $80,870 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Oak | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,341 ±$8,134 | $72,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,472 ±$8,176 | $106,643 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,422 ±$3,247 | $45,936 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±3.0 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7% ±5.7 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±2.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±1.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±2.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in White Oak?
Owners occupy 70.9% of White Oak's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,700 by its owner (±$12,424). The median renter pays $1,091 a month including utilities, and 48.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | White Oak | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,700 ±$12,424 | $241,900 | +$20,573 |
| Median gross rent | $1,091 ±$92 | $1,075 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.9% ±12.7 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,403 ±$68 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9% ±5.1 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1% ±5.1 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 8,154 ±544 | 381,356 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8% ±4.1 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±1.6 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in White Oak work and get to work?
73.9% of White Oak's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | White Oak | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±3.4 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±5.0 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4% ±4.1 pts | 15.3% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±1.4 | 22.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in White Oak?
4 census tracts lie mostly in White Oak, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $57,134 (Tract 207.64) to $134,833 (Tract 207.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 207.64Hamilton County | 5,313 | $57,134 |
| Tract 207.07Hamilton County | 4,452 | $134,833 |
| Tract 207.62Hamilton County | 3,265 | $58,380 |
| Tract 207.63Hamilton County | 2,412 | $86,250 |
| Tract 208.11Hamilton County | 5,811 | $68,750 |
| Tract 208.12Hamilton County | 4,337 | $89,740 |
| Tract 83Hamilton County | 4,449 | $49,188 |
| Tract 219Hamilton County | 1,667 | $48,059 |
| Tract 207.01Hamilton County | 7,095 | $50,433 |
| Tract 218.02Hamilton County | 3,690 | $61,507 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in White Oak) · Census block assignment files
How does White Oak compare with other places in Ohio?
White Oak ranks 957th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 144th | 1,734 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 957th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 590th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 800th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 343rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 754th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 335th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,336th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,254th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 269th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 884th | 1,731 |
White Oak's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for White Oak?
12 of the 57 figures for White Oak on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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