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Red Oak

County:
Ellis County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
16.236
State:
Texas

Red Oak is a city located in Ellis County, Texas. Red Oak has a 2026 population of 21,846. Red Oak is currently growing at a rate of 6.02% annually and its population has increased by 51.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,402 in 2020.

The median household income in Red Oak is $104,561 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median age in Red Oak is 34 years: 30.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

21.8K
Total Population
1,346
Density (mi²)
1.2K 6.02%
Growth

Red Oak Population

Red Oak Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202621,8461,2416.02%
202520,6051,2406.4%
202419,3657183.85%
202318,6471,2617.25%
202217,3862,01113.08%
202115,3759736.76%
202014,4021771.24%
201913,4374393.38%
201812,9982912.29%
201712,7072832.28%
201612,4245254.41%
201511,8994273.72%
201411,4723082.76%
201311,1641611.46%
201211,003780.71%
201110,9251511.4%
201010,77450.05%
20004,3011,17737.68%
19903,12400%

Median Age

Overall: 34 years
Female: 35.3 years
Male: 30.2 years

Red Oak Adults

There are 11,780 adults, (1,752 of whom are seniors) in Red Oak.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,471 (49.6%)
Male: 8,606 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Red Oak includes 43.14% Black or African American, 30.09% White, 10.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,36743.14%
White5,13930.09%
Two or more races2,36313.84%
Other race1,83810.76%
Asian2831.66%
Native American870.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,73410.15%
Two or more races1,4318.38%
White4742.78%
Native American870.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,36743.14%
White4,66527.32%
Two or more races9325.46%
Asian2831.66%
Other race1040.61%

Red Oak Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Red Oak 's average per capita income is $56,107. Household income levels show a median of $104,561. The poverty rate stands at 5.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$137,618-
Families$115,435$122,201
Households$104,561$114,200
Non Families$59,602$74,533

$56,107

Average Income

$104,561

Median Household Income

5.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)