Red Oak, NC population by race
The table below shows Red Oak's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 88.17% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 102 | 3.04% |
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Red Oak population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Red Oak has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Red Oak's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Red Oak population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.17% are white, 6.88% are Black or African American, 1.91% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.04% are multiracial.
Red Oak 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Red Oak is White with a population of 2,960 (88.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 102 (3.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Red Oak, NC
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,357 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Red Oak is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,960 (88.17% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Red Oak, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Red Oak's Non-Hispanic population.
Red Oak Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,960 | 88.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 231 | 6.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 64 | 1.91% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 102 | 3.04% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Red Oak's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Red Oak, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Red Oak population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Red Oak's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Red Oak, NC have?
Red Oak, NC has 231 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Red Oak is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Red Oak, NC?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Red Oak is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 6.88% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Red Oak.
What is the majority race in Red Oak, NC?
With a population of 2,960 (88.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Red Oak.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Red Oak, with 6.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
