Red Oak, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Red Oak, North Carolina
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Methodist church
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Location in Nash County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.54 sq mi (50.61 km2) |
| • Land | 19.53 sq mi (50.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,342 |
| • Density | 171.11/sq mi (66.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27868
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-55640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1022197 |
Red Oak is a small town located in Nash County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rocky Mount, North Carolina area. In 2010, about 3,430 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 3,342.
History of Red Oak
Red Oak has some important historical places. Two buildings, Black Jack and the Red Oak Community House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special buildings that are protected because of their history and importance.
Geography of Red Oak
Red Oak covers an area of about 19.5 square miles (50.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water. The town is located in Nash County, which is in the eastern part of North Carolina.
People of Red Oak
The number of people living in Red Oak has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 359 | — | |
| 1980 | 314 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 280 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,723 | 872.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,430 | 26.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,342 | −2.6% | |
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Who Lives in Red Oak?
The 2020 census counted 3,342 people living in Red Oak. These people lived in 1,433 households, which are like homes or families. About 1,133 of these were families.
The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a town. Here's a quick look at the main groups in Red Oak in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,717 | 81.3% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 422 | 12.63% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 92 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 2.36% |
See also
- In Spanish: Red Oak (Carolina del Norte) para niños
