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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Oak

Texas · 4,301 residents · 16.236 sq mi
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Red Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,583. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,301
+38%since 1990
from 3,124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
265 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 192 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+14%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K6K10K14K18K1990201020202024Red Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,583
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,589 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,049
+66%since 1990
from $12,102 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$613
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $478 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
33.6% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 26.1 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, Texas?

Red Oak, Texas has about 4,301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Texas earns about $48,583 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Texas?

About 12.8% 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 6.2% of people in Red Oak, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Oak, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Oak, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,177 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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