Red Oak is a town located in Nash County, North Carolina. Red Oak has a 2025 population of 3,473. Red Oak is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 3.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Oak is $114,975 with a poverty rate of 2.82%.The median age in Red Oak is 51.2 years: 49.5 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Red Oak includes 85.44% White, 8.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 2,881 | 85.44% |
Black or African American | 271 | 8.04% |
Two or more races | 173 | 5.13% |
Native American | 47 | 1.39% |
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Never Married
Red Oak's average per capita income is $61,004. Household income levels show a median of $81,464. The poverty rate stands at 2.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $99,833 | - |
Families | $87,215 | $135,789 |
Households | $81,464 | $114,975 |
Non Families | $34,467 | $45,817 |
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