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Red Oak

Oklahoma · 535 residents (2025 est.) · 1.17 sq mi
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Red Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,463. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,300. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

539
−7%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
461 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
37.3
−2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:535 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
4334875405936471990201020202024Red Oak
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,463
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,461 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$18,742
+66%since 2000
from $11,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
29.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.473
+11%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$71,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$713
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.6% rent
16.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
25.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(407)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other28%(151)
Diversity Score59.9%(323)
60
+1336%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.7%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
36.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
23.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
32.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
49.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.7%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
76.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
99.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

Red Oak, Oklahoma has about 539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Oklahoma earns about $35,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Oak, Oklahoma expensive?

In Red Oak, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Red Oak, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

About 29.1% of people in Red Oak, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Oak, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Oak, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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