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Red Oak, NC

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Population
3,523
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
202 ft
Median Home Value
$271,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,214
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Red Oak in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityRocky Mount, North Carolina8.3 miles away · 55,120 residents.

About Red Oak

Red Oak is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, operating within the Rocky Mount metropolitan area. Featuring historic landmarks like Black Jack and the Red Oak Community House, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the residential community of approximately 3,405 is served by the Nash County Public Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.2ratingOutskirts FitA+98.6rating

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