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Total population: 6,139 (Urban population: 6,022 (all inside urban clusters), Rural population: 117 (all nonfarm))

Red Oak, Iowa Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 2,978 (2,670 occupied: 1,840 owner occupied, 830 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  31%
State:  28%

Housing density: 810 houses/condos per square mile


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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $82,100


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $316


Median gross rent in Red Oak, IA in 2000: $375


Housing units in Red Oak with a mortgage: 891 (137 second mortgage, 95 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 739






Household type by relationship

Households: 5,991
  • In family households: 4,837 (1,197 male householders, 449 female householders)
    1,252 spouses, 1,671 children (1,509 natural, 43 adopted, 119 stepchildren), 80 grandchildren, 41 brothers or sisters, 15 parents, 41 other relatives, 91 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,154 (356 male householders (276 living alone)), 663 female householders (633 living alone)), 135 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 148 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 836 2-persons, 346 3-persons, 295 4-persons, 111 5-persons, 42 6-persons, 16 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 909 1-person, 95 2-persons, 8 3-persons, 7 4-persons.

992 married couples with children.
429 single-parent households (87 men, 342 women).

97.0% of residents of Red Oak speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (33% speak English very well, 30% speak English not well, 38% don't speak English at all).
0.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% speak English very well, 12% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 125 (2.0%)
(18.4% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.9
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.2



Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Red Oak, Iowa:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 11
  • 4 rooms: 255
  • 5 rooms: 515
  • 6 rooms: 362
  • 7 rooms: 297
  • 8 rooms: 204
  • 9 or more rooms: 196


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Red Oak, Iowa:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 26
  • 3 rooms: 179
  • 4 rooms: 251
  • 5 rooms: 219
  • 6 rooms: 88
  • 7 rooms: 38
  • 8 rooms: 14
  • 9 or more rooms: 15


Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 21
  • 1995 to 1998: 52
  • 1990 to 1994: 84
  • 1980 to 1989: 138
  • 1970 to 1979: 456
  • 1960 to 1969: 317
  • 1950 to 1959: 384
  • 1940 to 1949: 350
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,176


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Red Oak:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 34
  • 2 bedrooms: 702
  • 3 bedrooms: 750
  • 4 bedrooms: 304
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 50


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Red Oak:
  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedroom: 244
  • 2 bedrooms: 407
  • 3 bedrooms: 151
  • 4 bedrooms: 15
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 6


Cars and other vehicles available in Red Oak in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 86
  • 1 vehicle: 530
  • 2 vehicles: 908
  • 3 vehicles: 251
  • 4 vehicles: 50
  • 5 or more vehicles: 15


Cars and other vehicles available in Red Oak in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 182
  • 1 vehicle: 513
  • 2 vehicles: 97
  • 3 vehicles: 30
  • 4 vehicles: 8
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0

Red Oak, IA house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Red Oak, IA:

  • Less than $10,000: 31
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 24
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 16
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 71
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 121
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 129
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 79
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 215
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 177
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 185
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 172
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 112
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 125
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 63
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 55
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 24
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 12
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 6
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 13
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 0
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 0
  • $1,000,000 or more: 0
 


Red Oak rent paid by renters graph
Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Red Oak:

  • Less than $100: 44
  • $100 to $149: 47
  • $150 to $199: 74
  • $200 to $249: 52
  • $250 to $299: 122
  • $300 to $349: 159
  • $350 to $399: 114
  • $400 to $449: 71
  • $450 to $499: 77
  • $500 to $549: 6
  • $550 to $599: 0
  • $600 to $649: 0
  • $650 to $699: 0
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 0
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 64
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 53
  • 1990 to 1994: 18
  • 1985 to 1989: 30
  • 1980 to 1984: 6
  • 1975 to 1979: 12
  • 1970 to 1974: 6
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

Red Oak, IA Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 85.9%
Number of people working at home: 96 (3.5% of all workers)


Red Oak travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 372
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1030
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 587
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 121
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 46
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 64
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 73
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 51
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 35
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 117
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 88
  • 90 or more minutes: 30
 


Red Oak mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,213 (82%)
  • Carpooled: 286 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 4 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 4 (0%)
  • Taxi: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 86 (3%)
  • Other means: 16 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 96 (4%)
 


Red Oak, IA household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 304
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 265
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 252
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 296
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 211
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 241
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 209
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 191
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 94
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 208
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 202
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 104
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 62
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 6
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 20
  • $200,000 or more: 0
 


First ancestries reported:

  • German: 1200
  • United States or American: 621
  • English: 527
  • Swedish: 517
  • Irish: 446
  • Other groups: 358
  • French (except Basque): 132
  • Norwegian: 111
  • Danish: 93
  • Scotch-Irish: 91
  • Dutch: 67
  • Czech: 62
  • Scottish: 52
  • Welsh: 51
  • Polish: 44
  • European: 36
  • Italian: 35
  • Greek: 33
  • Russian: 24
  • Celtic: 19
  • French Canadian: 16
  • Scandinavian: 9
  • Hungarian: 6
  • Swiss: 6
  • Arab:: 5
  • Lebanese: 5
  • Czechoslovakian: 5


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
  • Mexico (82%)
  • Philippines (10%)
  • Vietnam (5%)
  • Korea (4%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4102
  • Northeast: 51
  • Midwest: 1461
  • South: 140
  • West: 237

52% of Red Oak residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 54% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 54% lived in Iowa.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 19
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 8
  • 5th and 6th grade: 36
  • 7th and 8th grade: 89
  • 9th grade: 34
  • 10th grade: 81
  • 11th grade: 75
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 71
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 721
  • Less than 1 year of college: 180
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 184
  • Associate degree: 120
  • Bachelor's degree: 202
  • Master's degree: 40
  • Professional school degree: 45
  • Doctorate degree: 8


Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 11
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 19
  • 5th and 6th grade: 9
  • 7th and 8th grade: 92
  • 9th grade: 93
  • 10th grade: 107
  • 11th grade: 83
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 41
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 918
  • Less than 1 year of college: 209
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 314
  • Associate degree: 216
  • Bachelor's degree: 207
  • Master's degree: 29
  • Professional school degree: 42
  • Doctorate degree: 0


Educational Attainment for Females



Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 6.9%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 8.1%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 0.0%


Median household income in 1999 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $29,846
  • Asian householders: $60,000
  • Some other race householders: $31,719
  • Two or more races householders: $29,250
  • Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $32,898

Red Oak household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Red Oak household income for Asian householders

Red Oak household income for some other race householders

Red Oak household income for two or more races householders

Red Oak household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Red Oak marital status for males

Red Oak marital status for females


Median house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $57,000
  • Asian householders: $115,000
  • Two or more races householders: $49,200

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,136
  • One, attached: 25
  • Two: 139
  • 3 or 4: 247
  • 5 to 9: 162
  • 10 to 19: 38
  • 20 to 49: 59
  • Mobile homes: 172

Median worth of mobile homes: $12,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Red Oak:

  


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (86%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (67%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Other fuel (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 11
Here:  1.7%
Iowa:  10.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 37
Here:  11.9%
Iowa:  7.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 27
Here:  33.3%
Iowa:  25.4%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students


School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

 

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