Red Oak, Texas
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Red Oak, Texas | |
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| Location in the state of Texas Location in the state of Texas | |
| File:Ellis County RedOak.svg | |
| Coordinates: 32°30′15″N 96°45′20″W / 32.50417°N 96.75556°WCoordinates: 32°30′15″N 96°45′20″W / 32.50417°N 96.75556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Template:Country data TexasTexas |
| County | Ellis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,222 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP code | 75154 |
| Area codes | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-61196[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411530[2] |
| Website | www |
Red Oak is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. As of the 2020 census, Red Oak had a population of 14,222.[4] The North Central Texas Council of Governments projects that number to grow to 63,329 by 2030,[5] as it is on the verge of explosive suburban growth.
History
Some of the first settlers to this area were James E. Patton and his family in 1844.[6] They settled in what is now known as Ovilla, Texas, located about 2 miles from Red Oak.[6] Before Red Oak was given its name in 1849, it was known as Possum Trot due to the animal that lived there.[6] The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad reached Red Oak in 1884 and was completed in 1890,.[6] providing service between Dallas and Waco.[6] In 1949, Red Oak became an incorporated town of Ellis, County.[6] In 2023, Google announced a 600 million dollar data center campus on a 375-acre plot, right off Ovilla Road in Red Oak, making it the second data center to be built in Texas.[7]
Geography
Red Oak is located along the northern edge of Ellis County. Adjacent cities include Glenn Heights to the northwest, Lancaster to the north, Ferris to the east, Pecan Hill to the southeast, Waxahachie to the south, and Oak Leaf to the west. It is 18 miles (29 km) south of downtown Dallas via Interstate 35E, which has two exits in Red Oak.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Red Oak has a total area of 15.0 square miles (38.8 km2), all land.[8]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Red Oak has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[9]
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, 14,222 residents, 4,751 households, and 3,293 families resided in the city.[10]
The median age was 35.5 years; 28.1% of residents were under 18 and 11.6% were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males, and for every 100 females 18 and over, there were 84.0 males 18 and over.[10]
About 93.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.2% lived in rural areas.[11]
Of the 4,751 households in Red Oak, 43.9% had children under 18 living in them, 53.7% were married-couple households, 13.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.[10]
The 4,985 housing units were 4.7%. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.7%.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,219 | 43.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,548 | 32.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 95 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1,378 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,840 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 3,519 | 24.7% |
Education
The majority of the city of Red Oak is served by the Red Oak Independent School District.[13] That district's schools include Shields Elementary, Eastridge Elementary, Red Oak Elementary, Wooden Elementary, Russell P Schupmann Elementary, Red Oak Middle School, and Red Oak High School.
The city extends into the Waxahachie Independent School District and the Ferris Independent School District.[13] The former operates Waxahachie High School.
In addition, Life School, a public charter school, operates a kindergarten - grade 12 Red Oak campus.[14]
Texas State Technical College operates a branch campus in Red Oak.
Transportation
Major highways
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Air
The city of Red Oak jointly owns the Ferris Red Oak Muni Heliport with the city of Ferris.[15]
Notable people
- Demi Burnett, contestant on season 23 of The Bachelor
- Michelle Carter, gold medal winner in the women's shotput at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
- Pinky Higgins, Major League Baseball (MLB) player and manager, born in Red Oak
- Buddy Groom, MLB pitcher for the Oakland A's, graduated Red Oak High School in 1983
- Sarah Jaffe, singer/songwriter
- Louise Ritter, gold medal winner in the women's high jump at the 1988 Summer Olympics[16]
- Nikki Stringfield, guitarist for American heavy metal band the Iron Maiden
References
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ NCTCOG - Research & Information Services - 2030 Demographic Forecast: Red Oak. (NCTCOG). Retrieved 22 March 2006.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 BROWN, SCOTT (June 15, 2010). "RED OAK, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Swinhoe, Dan (September 1, 2023). "Google announces plans for Red Oak data center campus in Texas".
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Red Oak city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Red Oak, Texas
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ellis County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2024. - Text list
- ↑ "Contact Us Archived 2011-09-03 at the Wayback Machine." Life School. Retrieved on September 2, 2011. "950 South I-35E Lancaster, TX 75146"
- ↑ Template:FAA-airport. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 26 April 2018.
- ↑ Litsky, Frank (October 1988). "THE SEOUL OLYMPICS; Last Jump Goes Ritter's Way". The New York Times.
External links
- Red Oak official website
- Red Oak ISD
- Red Oak ISD Education Foundation
- Red Oak ISD Bands
- Handbook of Texas Online – Red Oak, TX
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