Red Oak, OK Demographics

A map of Red Oak's Population by Race

Red Oak, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 539, a less than 1% change from the 537 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 24.7% Native American/Other, 5.8% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 57.0% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Oak is ranked the 344th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Oak's White Population

357 residents of Red Oak, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Oak is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Red Oak ranks 637th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 55.9% to 66.2%.

Red Oak is more White than neighboring Talihina (59.8% White). Red Oak is less White than neighboring Le Flore (69.7% White), Panola (91.1% White), Lequire (76.7% White), and Fanshawe (68.9% White).

Red Oak's Black Population

0 residents of Red Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Oak is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Red Oak ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Red Oak is less Black than neighboring Le Flore (0.7% Black), Panola (8.9% Black), and Talihina (1.3% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Red Oak ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 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 Talihina (0.8% Asian).

Red Oak's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Red Oak, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Oak is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Red Oak ranks 599th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.8%.

Red Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Le Flore (0% Hispanic), Panola (0% Hispanic), Talihina (3.9% Hispanic), and Fanshawe (4.8% Hispanic). Red Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Lequire (17.1% Hispanic).

Red Oak's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Red Oak, or 24.7% 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 significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Oak ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 33.5% to 24.7%.

Red Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Le Flore (20.7% Native American/Other), Panola (0% Native American/Other), Lequire (6.2% Native American/Other), and Fanshawe (15.7% Native American/Other). Red Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Talihina (25.3% Native American/Other).

Red Oak's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Red Oak, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Oak is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Red Oak ranks 631st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 6.9% to 3.3%.

Red Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Panola (0% Multiracial), and Lequire (0% Multiracial). Red Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Le Flore (9% Multiracial), Talihina (8.8% Multiracial), and Fanshawe (10.6% 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.