Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Red Oak, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,077

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

43.1%7,367

White

27.3%4,665

Hispanic/Latino

21.8%3,726

Two or More

5.5%932

Asian

1.7%283

Other

0.6%104

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%342

High School Diploma

22.1%2,293

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%849

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%1,293

Associate's Degree

11.2%1,164

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%2,100

Master's Degree

15.5%1,611

Professional Degree

0.6%60

Doctorate

0.3%35

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$366,100

Median Renti

$1,920

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%4,038

Renter-Occupied

24.5%1,309

Total Units

5,540

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

255

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

251

$2,000+

605

Year Built

2020 or later

17.1%947

2010–2019

23.2%1,285

2000–2009

28.3%1,569

1990–1999

12.3%684

1980–1989

5.7%318

1970–1979

7.8%430

1960–1969

2.9%160

1950–1959

0.6%34

1940–1949

0.4%24

1939 or earlier

1.6%89

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.3%4,132

Utility Gas

17.6%943

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%166

Solar

1.6%83

No Fuel

0.4%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,561

Mean Household Incomei

$114,200

Per Capita Incomei

$36,662

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

9,341

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

103

Avg. Tenant Renti

$938/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes78% occupied$938/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $104,561/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

60%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

28%

Low income$52K–$84K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,70410%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

846

India

113

Philippines

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

8,779

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,073(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured