Median Income
$55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$576
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.7%
392% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
25.8%
108% higher than US avg
How Doaktown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population808
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
D
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty25.8%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$576
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden13.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+40.4%
Graduate+2.7%
Is Doaktown a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Doaktown receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Doaktown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Doaktown is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Doaktown is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.4% have completed high school.
Doaktown has a population of 808 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.2% Black.
Population
808
Total Population
2021 Census
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
The median household income in Doaktown is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,200 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.7% |
| 392% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
| 108% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
The median home value in Doaktown is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $576 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.1% |
| Housing Units | 405 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Doaktown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5570°N, 66.1257°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |