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Red Oak

Texas · 10,769 residents · 16.236 sq mi
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Red Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,586. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,468 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

10,769
+150%since 2000
from 4,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
663 / sq mi
+150%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.0
+1%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K6K10K14K18K1990201020202024Red Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,586
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,461
+22%since 2000
from $20,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$146,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$938
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
59.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(6,468)
Black16.8%(1,810)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,219)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other0.5%(57)
Diversity Score69.4%(7,472)
69
+77%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
34.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Oak, Texas?

Red Oak, Texas has about 10,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Oak, Texas earns about $67,586 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 $146,800, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Red Oak, Texas?

About 22.6% 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 6.0% 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 7,645 residents, a change of about 245 percent over that period.

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

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