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River Oaks

Texas · 7,646 residents · 2.029 sq mi
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River Oaks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,646
+9%since 2000
from 6,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,768 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024River Oaks
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,696
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,349
+59%since 2000
from $16,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,108
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(4,894)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,902)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(3,639)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(2,961)
Black1.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(4,334)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other0.7%(56)
Diversity Score63.7%(4,874)
Diversity Score
64
+22%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−48.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Oaks, Texas?

River Oaks, Texas has about 7,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Oaks, Texas?

The typical household in River Oaks, Texas earns about $58,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Oaks, Texas expensive?

In River Oaks, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $1,108 a month.

How educated are people in River Oaks, Texas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in River Oaks, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Oaks, Texas?

About 8.2% of people in River Oaks, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Oaks, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, River Oaks, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,066 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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