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Red Oak

Iowa · 5,596 residents · 3.926 sq mi
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Red Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,524. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,596
−10%since 2000
from 6,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Red Oak
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,524
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,202
+85%since 2000
from $15,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,051)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(308)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other3.5%(198)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,263)
Diversity Score
23
+248%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Oak, Iowa?

Red Oak, Iowa has about 5,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Iowa earns about $50,524 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 14.3% of people in Red Oak, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Oak, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Oak, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 668 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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