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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Oak

North Carolina · 2,723 residents · 19.531 sq mi
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Red Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,958. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,455 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,800. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,723
+916%since 1990
from 268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
139 / sq mi
+916%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−14%since 1990
from 45.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
09412K3K4K1990201020202024Red Oak
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,958
+96%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,616
+94%since 1990
from $11,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
+29.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
14.0% rent
2.2
−16%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(229)
Black13.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,449)
Black7.8%(212)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score21.7%(590)
22
−31%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+21.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, North Carolina?

Red Oak, North Carolina has about 2,723 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, North Carolina earns about $54,958 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, North Carolina?

About 19.4% 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 6.7% of people in Red Oak, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Oak, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Oak, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,455 residents, a change of about 916 percent over that period.

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

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