Red Oak, North Carolina
Red Oak: City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Red Oak is a city located in the county of Nash in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,430 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,492 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Red Oak
| Population : | 3,492 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Nash County |
| Postal code : | 27868 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 50.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:02:52 (27th December 2024) |
| Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red Oak is located at 36°2'19"N 77°54'23"W (36.0384900, -77.9063700).
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Demographics
The population of Red Oak increased by 1.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,425 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,417 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,410 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,410 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,408 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,423 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,437 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,448 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,468 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,492 | 0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Red Oak (1)
American actress (1903-1970) Duane Thompson was born in Red Oak
Schools in Red Oak
College & universities near Red Oak, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199087 | Nash Community College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Red Oak, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Red Oak
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Post Office | Red Oak (NC) | 27868 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Red Oak , Texas city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States with a population of 14,098 people.
- Red Oak , Iowa city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States with a population of 5,271 people.
- Red Oak , Oklahoma town in Latimer County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 480 people.
Other cities in Nash County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nash County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 53,689 | The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. |
| Nashville | 5,572 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sharpsburg | 2,018 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Spring Hope | 1,313 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Dortches | 964 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Middlesex | 834 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Whitakers | 700 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bailey | 565 | Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States |
| Castalia | 273 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Momeyer | 228 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Red Oak distances to largest North Carolina cities
