Red Oak, TX Demographics

A map of Red Oak's Population by Race

Red Oak, Texas has an estimated population of 17,077, a large increase from the 14,222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% Black, 27.3% White, 21.8% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 69.2% in 2020 and 68.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Oak is ranked the 188th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Oak's White Population

4,665 residents of Red Oak, or 27.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Oak is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Red Oak ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 38.2% to 27.3%.

Red Oak is more White than neighboring Bear Creek Ranch (10.8% White), Lancaster (7.9% White), and Glenn Heights (15.8% White). Red Oak is less White than neighboring Pecan Hill (64.7% White), and Oak Leaf (62.9% White).

Red Oak's Black Population

7,367 residents of Red Oak, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Oak is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Red Oak ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 31.5% to 43.1%.

Red Oak is more Black than neighboring Pecan Hill (2.4% Black), and Oak Leaf (15.2% Black). Red Oak is less Black than neighboring Bear Creek Ranch (84.7% Black), Lancaster (64.2% Black), and Glenn Heights (51.7% Black).

Red Oak's Asian Population

283 residents of Red Oak, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Oak is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Red Oak ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 117.7%. Asian residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Red Oak is more Asian than neighboring Pecan Hill (0% Asian), Bear Creek Ranch (0% Asian), Lancaster (0.9% Asian), and Glenn Heights (1% Asian). Red Oak is less Asian than neighboring Oak Leaf (3.2% Asian).

Red Oak's Hispanic Population

3,726 residents of Red Oak, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Oak is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Red Oak ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Oak's population has decreased from 24.7% to 21.8%.

Red Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Bear Creek Ranch (0% Hispanic), and Oak Leaf (16.1% Hispanic). Red Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Pecan Hill (28.4% Hispanic), Lancaster (24.4% Hispanic), and Glenn Heights (30.1% Hispanic).

Red Oak's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Red Oak, or 0.6% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Oak ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Red Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pecan Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Bear Creek Ranch (0% Native American/Other), Oak Leaf (0% Native American/Other), Lancaster (0.3% Native American/Other), and Glenn Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Red Oak's Multiracial Population

932 residents of Red Oak, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Oak is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Red Oak ranks 695th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Oak's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.5%.

Red Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Pecan Hill (4.4% Multiracial), Bear Creek Ranch (4.4% Multiracial), Oak Leaf (2.5% Multiracial), Lancaster (2.3% Multiracial), and Glenn Heights (1.4% 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.