River Oaks, Texas

River Oaks, Texas
City of River Oaks
Location of River Oaks in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°46′36″N 97°23′54″W / 32.77667°N 97.39833°W / 32.77667; -97.39833
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Incorporated (village)1940
Incorporated (city)1949
Area
 • Total
2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2)
 • Land2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation620 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,646
 • Density3,790/sq mi (1,460/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76114
Area code817
FIPS code48-62384[3]
GNIS feature ID2410961[2]
Websitehttp://www.riveroakstx.com/

River Oaks is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. Its population was 7,646 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 mi2 (5.2 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19507,097
19608,44419.0%
19708,193−3.0%
19806,890−15.9%
19906,580−4.5%
20006,9856.2%
20107,4276.3%
20207,6462.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, River Oaks had a population of 7,646 people, there were 2,721 households, and 1,882 families residing in the city.[5]

The median age was 35.9 years; 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.4 males age 18 and over.[5]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[6]

There were 2,721 households in River Oaks, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.2% were married-couple households, 19.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 2,871 housing units, of which 5.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 4,165 54.5%
Black or African American 103 1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 1.0%
Asian 62 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.1%
Some other race 1,869 24.4%
Two or more races 1,368 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4,334 56.7%

Education

Schools in River Oaks are a part of the Castleberry Independent School District.

Schools that serve the city include:

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: River Oaks, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  6. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.