Red Oak, TX is a vibrant town situated in the Heart of Ellis County with a population of 13,956 and a population density of 928 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, other organizations and local sporting events. Popular businesses located in Red Oak include Boomerang's Bar & Grill, Sam's Trophy Shop, Red Oak Cafe & Grill, and the Cotton Gin Country Store. There are plenty of outdoor activities available all year round such as hiking trails around Waxahachie Creek Park, fishing at Lake Waxahachie, golfing courses around town and horseback riding at Pecan Meadows Ranch. Other organizations that are active in the community include The Santa Fe Trails ranch which provides mental health support services for families who have children or adults suffering from mental illness. Local sporting events held throughout the year include baseball games at Red Oak High School stadium and soccer matches at Junior Boys Soccer Complex.
The population in Red Oak is 13,956. There are 919 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Red Oak is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Red Oak is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Red Oak
- 55.2% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 39.1% are married with children
- 19.9% have children, but are single
Race in Red Oak
- 45.6% are White
- 26.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 24.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander