Red Oak, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,909
Population
980/sq mi density
$104,125
Median Income
$38,156 per capita
$318,200
Home Value
$344,402 Zillow
$1,527
Median Rent
48.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,606 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$104,125 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,527/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,909
Census 2023
Population Density
980
per square mile
Land Area
15.0
square miles (38.8 km²)
Median Age
35.8 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 36.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
41.7%
Black
36.8%
Hispanic
21.3%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.5%
Spanish
13.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.6%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.2%
45% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.2%
5% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.401
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,909 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 980 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.7% |
| Black or African American | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 83.5% |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 7.2% |
| Health Insurance | 91.8% |
| Uninsured | 8.2% |
| Broadband Access | 95.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.401 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |