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Red Oak

Oklahoma · 537 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 $31,354. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,200. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

537
−8%since 2000
from 581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
459 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4334875405936471990201020202024Red Oak
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,354
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$14,636
+30%since 2000
from $11,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
24.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$613
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
70.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
2.0
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(300)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other36.1%(194)
Diversity Score64.5%(346)
64
+1445%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
82.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
48.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
56.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
16.5%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

Red Oak, Oklahoma has about 537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Oklahoma earns about $31,354 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Oklahoma?

About 15.9% 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 24.7% 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 57 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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