Red Oak is a town located in Nash County North Carolina. Red Oak has a 2024 population of 3,449. Red Oak is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Oak is $116,073 with a poverty rate of 3.78%. The median age in Red Oak is 52.6 years: 51.8 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 88.17% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 6.88% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 64 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,345 | 2.5 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 965 | 2.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 251 | 1.06 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 78 | 2.88 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 51 | 3.59 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 1.34% |
| Associates Degree | 541 | 20.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 546 | 20.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 305 | 11.68% |
| High School Graduate | 761 | 29.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 348 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,352 | 2,262 | 801 |
| Black | 188 | 168 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,933 | $71,985 | $65,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,039 | $137,292 | $90,592 |
| High School Graduate | $49,318 | $55,775 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,006 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,721 | $57,560 | $57,817 |
| Some College | $32,917 | $41,250 | $0 |
$57,721
Average Earnings
$57,560
Average Male
$57,817
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.68% of Red Oak residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 127 | 4.29% |
3.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
7.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Oak is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Oak is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.32% |
| High School | 6.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,017 | $129,298 |
| Households | $80,242 | $116,073 |
| Married Families | $93,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,307 | $53,599 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
70.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
594
Number of Veterans
546
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Vietnam | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 171 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 115 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 19.84% |
| Black | 74 | 36.45% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 27.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.19%
Born in Red Oak
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Red Oak residents were born in the United States, with 75.19% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,571 | 25 | 0.71% |
| 2028 | 3,546 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,522 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,498 | 25 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 3,473 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 3,449 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,425 | 34 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3,391 | 27 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 3,364 | 12 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 3,352 | -107 | -3.09% |
| 2019 | 3,459 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,443 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 3,435 | 14 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,421 | 17 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 3,404 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 3,409 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,408 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 3,417 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 3,425 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 3,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,723 | -848 | -23.75% |