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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Oak

North Carolina · 268 residents · 19.531 sq mi
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Red Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 90% since 2000, a loss of 2,455 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,700. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−90%vs 2000
vs 2,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
−90%vs 2000
vs 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.5
+16%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
09412K3K4K1990201020202024Red Oak
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,250
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,958 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,640
−49%vs 2000
vs $22,616 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $456 in 2000
US average: $450
56.8%
−29.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
2.7
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,449)
Black7.8%(212)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(590)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(229)
Black13.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score31.6%(85)
32
+46%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.1%
−21.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Red Oak, North Carolina?

Red Oak, North Carolina has about 268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Oak, North Carolina?

The typical household in Red Oak, North Carolina earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Oak, North Carolina expensive?

In Red Oak, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, North Carolina?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Red Oak, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Oak, North Carolina?

About 7.5% of people in Red Oak, North Carolina 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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