Red Oak, NC Demographics

The total population of Red Oak is estimated to be 3,357 with 1,731 males (51.56%) and 1,626 females (48.44%). There are 105 less females than males in Red Oak.
The median household income in Red Oak was $76,391 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 6,340(7.66%) from $82,731 in 2020. This income is 102.39% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Red Oak sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $92,216. Overall, the median household income for the town of Red Oak stands at $76,391.
In Red Oak, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,578 for males and $33,608 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $56,695 for males and $60,018 for females.
In Red Oak, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Black or African American households report a median household income of $110,625, while White households have a median household income of $70,880.
In 2022, the population of Red Oak was 3,388, a 0.65% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Red Oak's population was 3,366, an increase of 0.48% compared to a population of 3,350 in 2020.
The median age in Red Oak, NC is 53.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.76% were under the age of 15, 8.80% aged 15 to 29, 45.96% aged 30 to 64, 29.17% aged 65 to 84, and 2.31% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Red Oak population: 88.10% are White, 6.79% are Black or African American, 2.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.88% are multiracial.