Red Oak, NC Demographics

A map of Red Oak's Population by Race

Red Oak, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,405, a slight increase from the 3,342 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 10.7% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Oak has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Red Oak, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Oak is ranked the 239th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Red Oak was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Oak's White Population

2,726 residents of Red Oak, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Oak is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Red Oak ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 81.3% to 80.1%.

Red Oak is more White than neighboring Dortches (55% White), Nashville (38.2% White), Rocky Mount (26% White), Castalia (55.9% White), and Momeyer (71.1% White).

Red Oak's Black Population

366 residents of Red Oak, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Oak is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Red Oak ranks 369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 12.6% to 10.7%.

Red Oak is less Black than neighboring Dortches (31.6% Black), Nashville (59.9% Black), Rocky Mount (62.4% Black), Castalia (42.1% Black), and Momeyer (26.4% Black).

Red Oak's Asian Population

0 residents of Red Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Oak is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Red Oak ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Red Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Red Oak is less Asian than neighboring Dortches (0.2% Asian), Nashville (0.5% Asian), and Rocky Mount (1.5% Asian).

Red Oak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Red Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Oak is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Red Oak ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Red Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Dortches (9.8% Hispanic), Nashville (0.1% Hispanic), Rocky Mount (5.5% Hispanic), and Momeyer (1.5% Hispanic).

Red Oak's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Red Oak, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Oak is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Oak ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 172.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.9%.

Red Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dortches (2.2% Native American/Other), Nashville (0% Native American/Other), Rocky Mount (1.2% Native American/Other), Castalia (0% Native American/Other), and Momeyer (0% Native American/Other).

Red Oak's Multiracial Population

215 residents of Red Oak, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Oak is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Red Oak ranks 664th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 179.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.3%.

Red Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Dortches (1.1% Multiracial), Nashville (1.3% Multiracial), Rocky Mount (3.4% Multiracial), Castalia (2% Multiracial), and Momeyer (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.