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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Oak

Texas · 3,124 residents · 16.236 sq mi
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Red Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,589. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,177 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,400. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,124
−27%vs 2000
vs 4,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
192 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K6K10K14K18K1990201020202024Red Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,589
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,102
−40%vs 2000
vs $20,049 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$478
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $613 in 2000
US average: $450
54.4%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
45.6% rent
2.0
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(3,444)
Black5.4%(233)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(503)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(1,688)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,880)
Black2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(199)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other5.3%(167)
Diversity Score30.3%(947)
30
−23%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 22.5 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, Texas?

Red Oak, Texas has about 3,124 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Texas earns about $33,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Oak, Texas expensive?

In Red Oak, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Red Oak, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Oak, Texas?

About 9.8% of people in Red Oak, Texas 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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