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Oak City, NC

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Population
266
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
81 ft
Median Home Value
$96,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$975/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,091
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityTarboro, North Carolina15 miles away · 10,979 residents.

About Oak City

Oak City, formerly known as Goose Nest, is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 266 residents. Oak City is in northwestern Martin County, at the junction of state highways 125 and 11 / 42. Highway 125 leads southeast 18 miles to Williamston, the county seat, and northwest 7 miles to Hobgood, while Highways 11 and 42 lead northeast 14 miles to Lewiston Woodville. Oak City makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Oak City is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Low PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA95.3rating

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