| Place Name | Red Oak |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27804 27809 27856 27891 |
| County | Nash County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 3,404 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.57% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.72% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Rocky Mount, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 2nd |
| State House Districts | 25 |
| State Senate Districts | 11 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.72% |
| African American | 6.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |