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'Red Oak' is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 6,197 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.
In the two bloodiest wars involving this nation, Red Oak paid a particularly high price. In the American Civil War, the area provided more Union troops per capita than any other in the state."Victory at Sea," TIME, 1966-3-11. Between 1941 and 1944, Red Oak reportedly suffered more World War II casualties per capita than any other American community.[1][2] In recognition of Red Oak's extraordinary sacrifice, the city's name was given to a "victory ship."SS Red Oak Victory (Victory Ship), National Park Service. Accessed 2007-09-02. The SS Red Oak Victory is the only surviving victory ship, and has become a floating museum in the shipyard where it was built, in Richmond, California.
Red Oak is located at (41.011681, -95.227227).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.60%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,197 people, 2,670 households, and 1,650 families residing in the city. The population density was 650.2/km² (1,684.7/mi²). There were 2,985 housing units at an average density of 313.2/km² (811.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.11% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.
There were 2,670 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,098, and the median income for a family was $37,007. Males had a median income of $28,942 versus $20,047 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,793. About 7.9% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Red Oak is the smallest town in Iowa to have had a streetcar system. It currently has a transmitter for the Iowa Public television system. This community holds a rich history including sacred Victorian homes, ties to the Underground Railroad, and a wealth of lineage to the American railroad expansion.
1. Red Oak Home Page, Red Oak Victory Amateur Radio Club. Accessed 2007-09-02.
2. "Carry On as Usual Despite Heavy Lists of Casualties: Southern Iowa Towns Give Full Support to Boys at Front," ''Mason City Globe-Gazette'', p. 6, 1943-04-07.
★ Red Oak's Website
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Points of interest |
| References |
| External links |
History
In the two bloodiest wars involving this nation, Red Oak paid a particularly high price. In the American Civil War, the area provided more Union troops per capita than any other in the state."Victory at Sea," TIME, 1966-3-11. Between 1941 and 1944, Red Oak reportedly suffered more World War II casualties per capita than any other American community.[1][2] In recognition of Red Oak's extraordinary sacrifice, the city's name was given to a "victory ship."SS Red Oak Victory (Victory Ship), National Park Service. Accessed 2007-09-02. The SS Red Oak Victory is the only surviving victory ship, and has become a floating museum in the shipyard where it was built, in Richmond, California.
Geography
Location of Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak is located at (41.011681, -95.227227).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.60%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,197 people, 2,670 households, and 1,650 families residing in the city. The population density was 650.2/km² (1,684.7/mi²). There were 2,985 housing units at an average density of 313.2/km² (811.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.11% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.
There were 2,670 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,098, and the median income for a family was $37,007. Males had a median income of $28,942 versus $20,047 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,793. About 7.9% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
Red Oak is the smallest town in Iowa to have had a streetcar system. It currently has a transmitter for the Iowa Public television system. This community holds a rich history including sacred Victorian homes, ties to the Underground Railroad, and a wealth of lineage to the American railroad expansion.
References
1. Red Oak Home Page, Red Oak Victory Amateur Radio Club. Accessed 2007-09-02.
2. "Carry On as Usual Despite Heavy Lists of Casualties: Southern Iowa Towns Give Full Support to Boys at Front," ''Mason City Globe-Gazette'', p. 6, 1943-04-07.
External links
★ Red Oak's Website
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