Oak Grove, AL

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Oak Grove Overview

930
TOTAL POPULATION
465
MALE POPULATION
465
FEMALE POPULATION
100.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,801
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,296
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,311
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
436
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Oak Grove Area Codes

Race in Oak Grove

The most populous races in Oak Grove are White / Caucasian (635 | 68.3%), Black / African American (275 | 29.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 | 2.6%).
Race in Oak Grove
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American27529.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino242.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian63568.3%
Two or more Races80.9%
Some other Race121.3%
Total930100.0%

Ancestry in Oak Grove

The most populous ancestries reported in Oak Grove are English (123 | 13.2%), American (112 | 12.0%), Irish (74 | 8.0%), Scandinavian (37 | 4.0%), and German (31 | 3.3%), together accounting for 40.5% of all Oak Grove residents.
Ancestry in Oak Grove
Ancestry# Population% Population
American11212.0%
Canadian151.6%
Cherokee30.3%
Creek10.1%
Danish20.2%
Dutch101.1%
English12313.2%
French101.1%
French Canadian30.3%
German313.3%
Irish748.0%
Mexican242.6%
Norwegian101.1%
Polish20.2%
Scandinavian374.0%
Swedish30.3%
Welsh50.5%
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Immigrants in Oak Grove

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oak Grove came from Central America (7 | 0.7%), Latin America (7 | 0.7%), Panama (7 | 0.7%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.2%), and Europe (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Oak Grove residents.
Immigrants in Oak Grove
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America70.7%
Eastern Europe20.2%
Europe20.2%
Latin America70.7%
Panama70.7%
Poland20.2%
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Sex and Age in Oak Grove

Sex and Age in Oak Grove

The most populous age groups in Oak Grove are 60 to 64 Years (72 | 15.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (83 | 17.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years20 (4.3%)21 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years22 (4.7%)49 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Years20 (4.3%)15 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Years26 (5.6%)6 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years3 (0.6%)27 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years37 (8.0%)3 (0.6%)
35 to 39 Years27 (5.8%)38 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years15 (3.2%)34 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years29 (6.2%)40 (8.6%)
50 to 54 Years24 (5.2%)11 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years39 (8.4%)83 (17.8%)
60 to 64 Years72 (15.5%)28 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years52 (11.2%)59 (12.7%)
70 to 74 Years40 (8.6%)15 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years10 (2.1%)17 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years14 (3.0%)12 (2.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
Total465 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Oak Grove

Median Family Size in Oak Grove

The median family size in Oak Grove is 2.80 persons per family, with single female/mother families (56 | 19.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.05 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (217 | 74.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Oak Grove
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple217 (74.6%)2.48
Single Male/Father18 (6.2%)2.83
Single Female/Mother56 (19.2%)4.05
Total Families291 (100.0%)2.80

Median Household Size in Oak Grove

The median household size in Oak Grove is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (56 | 14.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.32 persons per household. non-family households (85 | 22.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Oak Grove
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple217 (57.7%)2.53
Single Male/Father18 (4.8%)2.83
Single Female/Mother56 (14.9%)4.32
Non-family85 (22.6%)1.02
Total Households376 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Oak Grove

Out of a total of 376 households in Oak Grove, 291 (77.4%) are family households, while 85 (22.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 184, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 83.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oak Grove
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-83 (22.1%)
2-Person Households184 (48.9%)2 (0.5%)
3-Person Households51 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total291 (77.4%)85 (22.6%)

Female Fertility in Oak Grove

Fertility by Age in Oak Grove

Average fertility rate in Oak Grove is 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)56.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oak Grove

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oak Grove
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Oak Grove

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Oak Grove
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2 (100.0%)49.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)12.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oak Grove

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oak Grove
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Income in Oak Grove

Income Overview in Oak Grove

Per Capita Income in Oak Grove is $27,801, while median incomes of families and households are $56,296 and $56,311 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income930$27,801
Median Family Income291$56,296
Mean Family Income291$65,476
Median Household Income376$56,311
Mean Household Income376$65,047
Income Deficit291$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9300.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)93099.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9300.32

Earnings by Sex in Oak Grove

Average Earnings in Oak Grove are $26,414, $26,458 for men and $26,375 for women, a difference of 0.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Oak Grove
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male259 (58.2%)$26,458
Female186 (41.8%)$26,375
Total445 (100.0%)$26,414

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oak Grove

The most common earnings brackets in Oak Grove are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (72 | 27.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (26 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oak Grove
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)18 (9.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49925 (9.7%)4 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (3.1%)3 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99959 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (4.3%)25 (13.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)21 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99972 (27.8%)20 (10.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.9%)13 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (5.0%)14 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (3.1%)2 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)26 (14.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (3.1%)2 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (2.7%)14 (7.5%)
$100,000+27 (10.4%)2 (1.1%)
Total259 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove

Average earnings in Oak Grove are $27,917 for men and $26,750 for women, a difference of 4.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $38,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $38,250. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,696, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,389.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$38,250$25,391
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,917$26,750

Family Income in Oak Grove

Family Income Brackets in Oak Grove

According to the Oak Grove family income data, there are 115 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Oak Grove
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999268.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993712.7%
$35,000 to $49,999248.2%
$50,000 to $74,99911539.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993913.4%
$100,000 to $149,999289.6%
$150,000 to $199,999165.5%
$200,000+31.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oak Grove

4-person families (28 | 9.6%) account for the highest median family income in Oak Grove with $68,750 per family, while 2-person families (184 | 63.2%) have the highest median income of $28,209 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oak Grove
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families184 (63.2%)$56,418
3-Person Families57 (19.6%)$55,417
4-Person Families28 (9.6%)$68,750
5-Person Families1 (0.3%)$0
6-Person Families21 (7.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total291 (100.0%)$56,296

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oak Grove

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oak Grove
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners68 (23.4%)$82,976
1 Earner137 (47.1%)$55,716
2 Earners62 (21.3%)$69,167
3+ Earners24 (8.3%)$0
Total291 (100.0%)$56,296

Household Income in Oak Grove

Household Income Brackets in Oak Grove

With 122 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Oak Grove, accounting for 32.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Oak Grove
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.4%
$10,000 to $14,999123.2%
$15,000 to $24,999195.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994411.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995113.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912232.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995213.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994812.8%
$150,000 to $199,999164.3%
$200,000+30.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Oak Grove

The median household income in Oak Grove is $56,311, with the highest median household income of $56,966 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 205 households (54.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Oak Grove
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years34 (9.0%)$37,500
45 to 64 Years205 (54.5%)$56,966
65+ Years137 (36.4%)$50,893
Total376 (100.0%)$56,311

Poverty in Oak Grove

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Grove

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Oak Grove, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (100.0%) and 14 females (70.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (78.8%)14 (70.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)12 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (2.7%)14 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (12.0%)40 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Grove

According to the poverty statistics in Oak Grove, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (44.0%)51 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (21.2%)6 (30.0%)
25 to 34 Years40 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (100.0%)60 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years53 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years108 (97.3%)97 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years92 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
75 Years and over24 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total409 (88.0%)425 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oak Grove

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oak Grove show that 1.4% or 3 of the total 217 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oak Grove
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children167 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oak Grove

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oak Grove
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (30.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oak Grove

The poverty data for Oak Grove shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 12 of the single-parent households (16.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (1.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (25.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oak Grove
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (25.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (1.4%)12 (16.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Oak Grove

Employment by Class of Employer in Oak Grove

Among the 402 employed individuals in Oak Grove, private company employees (174 | 43.3%), state government employees (138 | 34.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (41 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Oak Grove
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17443.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)82.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4110.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees4110.2%
State Government Employees13834.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total402100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Oak Grove

According to the labor force statistics for Oak Grove, out of the total population over 16 years of age (803), 54.3% or 436 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.7% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years32 (100.0%)13 (40.6%)
25 to 29 Years13 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (37.5%)7 (46.7%)
35 to 44 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years95 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years39 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years81 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total436 (54.3%)20 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove

According to labor force statistics for Oak Grove, 70.0% of individuals (357) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (510) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School63 (78.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree141 (83.4%)8 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher94 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (70.0%)10 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Grove are Community & Social Service (114 | 27.4%), Education Instruction & Library (106 | 25.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 3.1%), Life, Physical & Social Science (13 | 3.1%), and Management (12 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Oak Grove

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oak Grove, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (55.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.0%), and Management (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 59 (51.7%)55 (48.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (55.7%)47 (44.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Health Technologists2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Total (Category)77 (51.7%)72 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Oak Grove are Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 8.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (8 | 1.9%), Security & Protection (6 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (6 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Oak Grove

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Oak Grove, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (94.6%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (56.2%), and Security & Protection (16.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)47 (70.2%)20 (29.8%)
Total (Overall)236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oak Grove are Sales & Related (62 | 14.9%), and Office & Administration (20 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Oak Grove

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related35 (56.5%)27 (43.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)35 (42.7%)47 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oak Grove are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 6.5%), Construction & Extraction (12 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Oak Grove

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (90.7%)4 (9.3%)
Total (Overall)236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oak Grove are Transportation (33 | 7.9%), Production (30 | 7.2%), and Material Moving (12 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Oak Grove

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Oak Grove
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15 (50.0%)15 (50.0%)
Transportation20 (60.6%)13 (39.4%)
Material Moving3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Total (Category)38 (50.7%)37 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Grove

Employment Industries in Oak Grove

The major employment industries in Oak Grove include Educational Services (140 | 33.7%), Retail Trade (71 | 17.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (46 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (44 | 10.6%), and Utilities (28 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Oak Grove

Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Grove

The Oak Grove industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oak Grove
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Manufacturing27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade35 (49.3%)36 (50.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Educational Services80 (57.1%)60 (42.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total236 (56.7%)180 (43.3%)

Education in Oak Grove

School Enrollment in Oak Grove

The most common levels of schooling among the 179 students in Oak Grove are middle school (44 | 24.6%), high school (43 | 24.0%), and elementary school (37 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Oak Grove
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool21.1%
Kindergarten2011.2%
Elementary School3720.7%
Middle School4424.6%
High School4324.0%
College / Undergraduate3318.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total179100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oak Grove

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oak Grove
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oak Grove

Social sciences (59 | 43.1%), business (36 | 26.3%), education (20 | 14.6%), computers & mathematics (9 | 6.6%), and arts & humanities (8 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 137 individuals in Oak Grove who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oak Grove
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics96.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences5943.1%
Engineering32.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business3626.3%
Education2014.6%
Literature & Languages21.5%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities85.8%
Total137100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Oak Grove

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oak Grove

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oak Grove are males with 3 vehicles (78, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 3 vehicles (23, making up 47.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oak Grove
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle57 (24.1%)59 (35.5%)
2 Vehicles65 (27.5%)57 (34.3%)
3 Vehicles78 (33.1%)23 (13.9%)
4 Vehicles36 (15.2%)27 (16.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total236 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Oak Grove

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oak Grove are 15 to 19 minutes (116 commuters, 28.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 27.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 16.7%).
Commute Time in Oak Grove
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20.5%
5 to 9 Minutes6716.7%
10 to 14 Minutes11127.6%
15 to 19 Minutes11628.9%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes153.7%
30 to 34 Minutes194.7%
35 to 39 Minutes92.2%
40 to 44 Minutes102.5%
45 to 59 Minutes379.2%
60 to 89 Minutes82.0%
90 or more Minutes82.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Oak Grove

The most common commute times in Oak Grove are 10 to 14 minutes (96 commuters, 40.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (43 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Oak Grove
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes24 (10.2%)43 (25.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes96 (40.7%)15 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes83 (35.2%)33 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (4.7%)8 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes20 (8.5%)17 (10.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (4.8%)
90 or more Minutes2 (0.9%)6 (3.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oak Grove

The most frequent times of departure to work in Oak Grove are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (104, 44.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (28, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oak Grove
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (8.9%)10 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (15.2%)23 (13.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (8.5%)1 (0.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM104 (44.1%)8 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (5.1%)10 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)17 (10.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21 (8.9%)28 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (4.7%)17 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.3%)24 (14.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8 (3.4%)17 (10.2%)
Total236 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Ownership in Oak Grove

Of the total 376 dwellings in Oak Grove, owner-occupied units account for 310 (82.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 66 (17.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Oak Grove
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31082.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6617.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units376100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Household Size in Oak Grove
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8322.1%
2-Person Household18649.5%
3-Person Household5113.6%
4+ Person Household5614.9%
Total Housing Units376100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oak Grove
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household64 (77.1%)19 (22.9%)
2-Person Household183 (98.4%)3 (1.6%)
3-Person Household35 (68.6%)16 (31.4%)
4+ Person Household28 (50.0%)28 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units310 (82.5%)66 (17.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oak Grove
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33 (84.6%)6 (15.4%)
High School Diploma52 (76.5%)16 (23.5%)
College/Associate Degree133 (75.1%)44 (24.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oak Grove
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years154.0%
35 to 44 Years195.1%
45 to 54 Years6818.1%
55 to 64 Years13736.4%
65 to 74 Years8823.4%
75 to 84 Years4211.2%
85 Years and Over71.9%
Total376100.0%

Housing Finances in Oak Grove

Median Income by Occupancy in Oak Grove

Median Income by Occupancy in Oak Grove
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied310 (82.5%)$57,073
Renter-Occupied66 (17.5%)$38,000
Average376 (100.0%)$56,311

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oak Grove

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oak Grove
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (1.9%)6 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (9.0%)16 (24.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (4.8%)36 (54.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999119 (38.4%)3 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99947 (15.2%)5 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more19 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oak Grove

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oak Grove
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499150 (48.4%)2 (3.0%)
$500 to $79927 (8.7%)24 (36.4%)
$800 to $99919 (6.1%)13 (19.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49939 (12.6%)3 (4.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99941 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more9 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Oak Grove

Housing Structures in Oak Grove

Housing Structures in Oak Grove
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31283.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6417.0%
Total376100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oak Grove

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oak Grove
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached281 (90.1%)31 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other29 (45.3%)35 (54.7%)
Total310 (82.5%)66 (17.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oak Grove

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oak Grove
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms51 (16.5%)22 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms187 (60.3%)27 (40.9%)
8 or more Rooms67 (21.6%)17 (25.8%)
Total310 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oak Grove

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oak Grove
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas93 (30.0%)18 (27.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (8.1%)1 (1.5%)
Electricity179 (57.7%)47 (71.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Oak Grove

Household Vehicle Usage in Oak Grove
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (4.2%)6 (9.1%)
1 Vehicle68 (21.9%)39 (59.1%)
2 Vehicles103 (33.2%)13 (19.7%)
3 or more Vehicles126 (40.6%)8 (12.1%)
Total310 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Oak Grove

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oak Grove

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units191119
Median Property Value$98,400$170,200
Median Household Income$56,758$12
Monthly Housing Costs$375$9
Real Estate Taxes$466$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (11.0%)7 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99987 (45.6%)10 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99965 (34.0%)93 (78.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (7.9%)9 (7.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9993 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (11.0%)15 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (3.7%)7 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99978 (40.8%)8 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (15.2%)41 (34.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (15.7%)18 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.7%)18 (15.1%)
Total191 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oak Grove

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oak Grove
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x119 (62.3%)68,083 (57,212.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x25 (13.1%)42 (35.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (5.8%)22 (18.5%)
4.0x or more36 (18.9%)36 (30.2%)
Total191 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oak Grove
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800159 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (6.8%)74 (62.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)23 (19.3%)
Total191 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Oak Grove

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Grove

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years135 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)
19 to 25 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years27 (40.3%)40 (59.7%)
35 to 44 Years90 (78.9%)24 (21.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (88.5%)12 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years218 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total849 (91.3%)81 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oak Grove

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oak Grove
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen135 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oak Grove

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oak Grove
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00044 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999253 (91.7%)23 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999232 (92.8%)18 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999140 (83.8%)27 (16.2%)
$100,000 and over180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Grove

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
6 to 18 Years72 (52.9%)73 (53.7%)
19 to 25 Years13 (37.1%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (3.0%)25 (37.3%)
35 to 44 Years7 (6.1%)83 (72.8%)
45 to 54 Years51 (49.0%)76 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years108 (48.6%)171 (77.0%)
65 to 74 Years163 (98.2%)76 (45.8%)
75 Years and over60 (100.0%)28 (46.7%)
Total482 (51.8%)587 (63.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oak Grove

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oak Grove
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (17.8%)22 (44.0%)
35 to 64 Years109 (52.9%)25 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years53 (57.6%)5 (6.8%)
75 Years and over8 (33.3%)9 (25.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oak Grove

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Oak Grove: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years78 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (4.2%)3 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Oak Grove: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (44.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (5.4%)1 (1.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Oak Grove: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.5%)6 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.5%)1 (1.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Oak Grove: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (28.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (4.9%)25 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (17.4%)5 (6.8%)
75 Years and over5 (20.8%)3 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Oak Grove: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Oak Grove

Computing Device Access in Oak Grove

Computing Device Access in Oak Grove
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27172.1%
Smartphone32285.6%
Tablet24565.2%
No Computing Device379.8%
Total376100.0%

Internet Access in Oak Grove

Internet Access in Oak Grove
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home27472.9%
Cellular Data Only215.6%
Satellite Internet349.0%
No Internet6316.8%
Total376100.0%

Oak Grove Summary

Oak Grove is a small unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of Jefferson County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, approximately 20 miles northwest of Birmingham. The community is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Oak Grove was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from the Carolinas and Virginia. The community was originally known as “Oak Grove Crossroads” due to its location at the intersection of two major roads. The first post office was established in 1845, and the community was officially incorporated in 1887.
In the late 1800s, Oak Grove was a thriving agricultural community, with cotton, corn, and other crops being grown in the area. The community also had a number of small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a grist mill.
In the early 1900s, Oak Grove began to experience a period of growth and development. The community was connected to the outside world by the Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad, which ran through the area. This allowed for the shipment of goods and services to and from the community.
In the mid-1900s, Oak Grove experienced a period of decline. The railroad was abandoned, and the community’s businesses began to close. The population began to decline as well, and by the 1970s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.

Geography

Oak Grove is located in the northwest corner of Jefferson County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, approximately 20 miles northwest of Birmingham. The community is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests.
The climate in Oak Grove is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

Economy

Oak Grove’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The community is home to a number of small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The community also has a number of small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a grist mill.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Oak Grove had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the community was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income was $17,500.

Conclusion

Oak Grove is a small unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of Jefferson County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, approximately 20 miles northwest of Birmingham. The community is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The economy of Oak Grove is largely based on agriculture, and the community is home to a number of small farms and businesses. The racial makeup of the community is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Oak Grove?
Total Population of Oak Grove is 930.
What is the Total Male Population of Oak Grove?
Total Male Population of Oak Grove is 465.
What is the Total Female Population of Oak Grove?
Total Female Population of Oak Grove is 465.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oak Grove?
There are 100.00 Males per 100 Females in Oak Grove.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oak Grove?
There are 100.00 Females per 100 Males in Oak Grove.
What is the Median Population Age in Oak Grove?
Median Population Age in Oak Grove is 50.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oak Grove
Average Family Size in Oak Grove is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oak Grove
Average Household Size in Oak Grove is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oak Grove?
Per Capita income in Oak Grove is $27,801.
What is the Median Family Income in Oak Grove?
Median Family Income in Oak Grove is $56,296.
What is the Median Household income in Oak Grove?
Median Household Income in Oak Grove is $56,311.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oak Grove?
Income or Wage Gap in Oak Grove is 0.3%.
Women in Oak Grove earn 99.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Grove?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oak Grove is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oak Grove?
There are 436 People in the Labor Forcein in Oak Grove.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oak Grove?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Oak Grove.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oak Grove?
Unemployment Rate in Oak Grove is 4.6%.