Red Oak, NC

Red Oak, North Carolina

Red Oak, North Carolina, in Nash county, is 9 miles NW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 45 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is part of the Rocky Mount metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,723 people people live in Red Oak.

The People and Families of Red Oak

In Red Oak, about 72% of adults are married. Homes in Red Oak tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Oak had a median family income of $61,406. Overall, families in Red Oak are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Red Oak does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Red Oak than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Red Oak Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Oak, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Red Oak, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Red Oak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Red Oak, NC

Comparing Red Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Red Oak Almanac

Red Oak Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Oak Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Oak Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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