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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Oak

Iowa · 6,264 residents · 3.926 sq mi
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Red Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,600. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,264
+1%vs 2000
vs 6,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,596 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Red Oak
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,706
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,098 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,446
−21%vs 2000
vs $15,793 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
30.7% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,974)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(133)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(402)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(6,251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score0.8%(52)
1
−87%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Red Oak, Iowa?

Red Oak, Iowa has about 6,264 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Oak, Iowa?

The typical household in Red Oak, Iowa earns about $23,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Oak, Iowa expensive?

In Red Oak, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Red Oak, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Oak, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Red Oak, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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