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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Oak

Oklahoma · 581 residents · 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 $20,461. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

581
−2%since 1990
from 594 in 1990
1990 – 2025
497 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 508 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+7%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4334875405936471990201020202024Red Oak
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,461
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,270
+55%since 1990
from $7,286 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.5%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.8
−32%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(407)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(24)
4
−89%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−35%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

Red Oak, Oklahoma has about 581 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Oklahoma earns about $20,461 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

About 6.3% 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 25.5% 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 13 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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