Oak Island, Texas


Oak Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Chambers County, Texas, United States. The population was 371 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Oak Island is located on the eastern shore of Trinity Bay, near the geographic center of Chambers County. It is south of Anahuac, the Chambers County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Oak Island CDP has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

Oak Island first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010% 2010
White alone 21120158.13%54.18%
Black or African American alone 591.38%2.43%
Native American or Alaska Native alone 000.00%0.00%
Asian alone 647317.63%19.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone 000.00%0.00%
Other race alone 010.00%0.27%
Mixed race or Multiracial 3160.83%4.31%
Hispanic or Latino 807122.04%19.14%
Total363371100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 371 people, 135 households, and 126 families residing in the CDP.

Hurricane Ike

On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike rendered about 90% of the community's homes uninhabitable.

Education

Anahuac Independent School District operates schools in the area. Anahuac High School is the district's comprehensive high school.
Residents of Anahuac ISD are zoned to Lee College.