Red Oak, IA is a quaint and charming small town located in the heart of Southwest Iowa. With a population of 5,576, the city’s population density is 1,336 people per square mile. This charming city is home to several businesses such as L&M Farms Supply, Main Street Pizza and The Parlor Bar & Grill. Red Oak also boasts several outdoor activities that make it an ideal destination for year-round recreation. From fishing, boating and camping at Lake Manawa State Park to hiking trails at Honey Creek Loop Trail, there's something for everyone. Additionally, Red Oak has many organizations such as the Kiwanis Club and Senior Center that are dedicated to advancing the well being of their residents. Other local sporting events include high school football games at Red Oak High School each season as well as golf tournaments at nearby courses like Wickiup Hills Country Club and Indian Hills Country Club.
The population in Red Oak is 5,576. There are 1,413 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Red Oak is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Red Oak is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Red Oak
- 48.2% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 20.4% are married with children
- 28.3% have children, but are single
Race in Red Oak
- 91.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander