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Red Oak, Texas

City · Population 19,365 · #159 in Texas
Red Oak, Texas

Red Oak is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

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About Red Oak

Red Oak, TX is a close-knit town located in northern Texas, home to 19,365 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Red Oak holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,192 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Red Oak Unique

  • Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,365.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Red Oak

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Red Oak

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🏫 Schools in Red Oak

  • EASTRIDGE EL
  • LIFE SCHOOL RED OAK
  • RED OAK EL
  • RED OAK H S
  • RED OAK MIDDLE
  • WOODEN EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Mark Stanfill
Population (2024)19,365
Rank in state#159 of 1,224
Land area16.24 sq mi
Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates32.5095, -96.7840

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind15 mph

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