| Place Name | Light Oak |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28150 28152 |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Area Code(s) | 704,980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 933 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 0.87% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 100% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Shelby, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 10th |
| State House Districts | 110 |
| State Senate Districts | 46 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| African American | 100% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |