White Oak, Texas
Encyclopedia
White Oak is a city in Gregg County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 6,469 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (23.6 km²), of which 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), or 0.55%, is water.
of 2000, there were 5,624 people, 2,004 households, and 1,595 families residing in the city. The population density
was 618.9 people per square mile (238.9/km²). There were 2,118 housing units at an average density of 233.1 per square mile (90.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 1.94% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races
, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.
There were 2,004 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples
living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,802, and the median income for a family was $50,781. Males had a median income of $44,063 versus $2,530 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,486. About 9.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
- Home of the Roughnecks.
The largest graduating class from White Oak High School was the class of 2007 graduating with a total of 108 people, they were also the first class to have over 100 people.
Gregg County, Texas
There were 42,687 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.00% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 6,469 at the 2010 census.
Geography
White Oak is located at 32°31′56"N 94°51′27"W (32.532349, -94.857638).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (23.6 km²), of which 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), or 0.55%, is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,624 people, 2,004 households, and 1,595 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 618.9 people per square mile (238.9/km²). There were 2,118 housing units at an average density of 233.1 per square mile (90.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 1.94% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.
There were 2,004 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,802, and the median income for a family was $50,781. Males had a median income of $44,063 versus $2,530 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,486. About 9.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of White Oak is served by the White Oak Independent School DistrictWhite Oak Independent School District
White Oak Independent School District is a public school district based in White Oak, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*White Oak High *White Oak Middle...
- Home of the Roughnecks.
The largest graduating class from White Oak High School was the class of 2007 graduating with a total of 108 people, they were also the first class to have over 100 people.
Notable people
- Mike Barber, tight end for the Houston Oilers from 1976-81, known for his scandal in the private high school coaching profession and his prison ministry
- Byron HuntByron HuntByron Ray Hunt is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants. He played college football at Southern Methodist University and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL Draft.He is the younger brother of former New England...
, played for the New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the early 1980s - Sam HuntSam Hunt (American football)Sam Hunt is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 15th round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin State University.Hunt also played for the Green Bay Packers...
, linebacker for the New England Patriots from 1974 to 1979 - Max McGeeMax McGeeWilliam Max McGee was a professional football wide receiver who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1954-67. He served as the team's punter during a few years of his career. McGee may be best known for his performance during the first Super Bowl game. Prior to his NFL career, he played college...
, wide receiver for the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
; scored the very first touchdown in Super Bowl I on a 37 yard pass reception from quarterback Bart Starr - Taylor Muse, singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist for the band Quiet CompanyQuiet CompanyQuiet Company is a rock band hailing from Austin, Texas, led by former Eisley contributor Taylor Muse. Their first album, Shine Honesty, was released on March 23, 2006 by Northern Records and is distributed in the United States and Canada by RED Distribution .-Biography:Muse was on the leading...