| Item | Details | |---|---| | Official Name | City of Red Oak | | Common Name | Red Oak | | Native Name(s) | _Data not readily available for this location._ | | Nicknames | _Data not readily available for this location._ | | Motto | _Data not readily available for this location._ | | Geographic Level | City | | Country | United States | | State/Province | Texas | | Capital | Not a capital city; county seat is Waxahachie for Ellis County | | Government Type | Council-manager municipal government | | Date Founded | Settled in the 19th century; incorporated in the 20th century | | Time Zone | Central Time (CT) | | Latitude | Approximately 32.52° N | | Longitude | Approximately 96.80° W | | Elevation | About 700 feet (approximately 213 m) above sea level | | Total Area | Approximately 15 sq mi (about 39 sq km) | | Population | About 16,000-17,000 residents (2020 census era) | | Population Density | Roughly 1,000+ people per sq mi | | ZIP/Postal Codes | 75154 | | Area Codes | 214, 469, 972 | | Official Languages | No city-specific official language; English is the primary public language | | Currency | United States dollar (USD) | | Demonym | Red Oak resident |
*Note: Exact figures can vary by census year and annexation changes; official city and U.S. Census sources should be consulted for the latest numbers.*
