Red Oak Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2723 people, 984 households, and 822 families living in the town. The population density was 139.7 people per square mile (53.94/kmē), making it the 47th least densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 1030 housing units at an average density of 52.8 per square mile (20.39/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.77 persons, and the average family size was 3.06 persons. In the town Age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.3 years, The median age of males was 38.9 years, for females the median age was 39.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 90.67% White, 8.04% Black or African American, 0.07% American Indian, 0.26% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.62% from two or more races and 0.33% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $54958, making it the 54th wealthiest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $61406, it would be the 60th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $22616, it is the 117th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $27458, The median income for males was $37031 versus $22155 for females.
In 2000, 734 pupils and students, of which 402 are male and 332 are female, 26.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 35 nursery or pri school, 45 kindergarten, 374 elementary school, 156 high school and 124 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2723 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2723 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2730 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2731 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2744 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2762 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2783 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2804 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2831 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2886 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2923 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 14 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 207 | 167 | 374 |
| High school | 74 | 82 | 156 |
| College or graduate school | 77 | 47 | 124 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak town, North Carolina | $54958 | $61406 | $22616 |
| Nash County, North Carolina | $37147 | $44769 | $18863 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |