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Oak Ridge

Florida · 23,364 residents · 3.549 sq mi
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Oak Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $280,200. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,364
+5%since 2000
from 22,349 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,583 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 5,746 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+19%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Oak Ridge
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(1,019)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(1,862)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(1,557)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(1,838)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.4%(2,199)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.4%(3,368)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(3,469)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(3,120)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(2,149)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(1,760)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(867)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(156)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,685
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,872
+77%since 2000
from $12,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−4%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,466
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+9%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oak Ridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(4,542)
Black26.6%(5,946)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(9,257)
Asian5.6%(1,255)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(1,548)
Black32.4%(7,563)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(12,913)
Asian2.9%(688)
Other2.8%(652)
Diversity Score
73
−14%since 2009
from 85 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican15.6%(3,649)
Central American10.4%(2,428)
Mexican10.2%(2,382)
South American8.4%(1,971)
Cuban4.8%(1,132)
Guatemalan4.5%(1,054)
Colombian4.3%(1,002)
Salvadoran3.8%(896)
Dominican3.2%(751)
Venezuelan1.8%(409)
Honduran1.2%(290)
Ecuadorian1.1%(267)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian1%(232)
Nicaraguan0.6%(142)
Panamanian0.1%(31)
Chilean0.1%(26)
Costa Rican0.1%(15)
Argentine0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.1%(264)
Laotian1%(238)
Asian Indian0.6%(129)
Thai0.1%(22)
Ancestry
West Indian11.6%(2,721)
Haitian9.6%(2,249)
Irish3%(695)
Italian2.6%(599)
German1.3%(308)
American1.3%(301)
English1%(244)
Guyanese0.8%(189)
Brazilian0.7%(152)
Arab0.6%(143)
Jamaican0.5%(120)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(109)
Moroccan0.4%(86)
Portuguese0.2%(58)
Lebanese0.2%(57)
Austrian0.2%(40)
Swedish0.1%(21)
Norwegian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Central American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Haitian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+109%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
42.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2013
from 59.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 37.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 38.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50.7%(5,070)
Married36.2%(3,627)
Widowed3.1%(315)
Divorced10%(997)
Women 15+
Never married49.6%(4,427)
Married33.5%(2,986)
Widowed4.8%(432)
Divorced12%(1,072)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, Florida?

Oak Ridge, Florida has about 23,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Ridge, Florida?

The typical household in Oak Ridge, Florida earns about $54,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge, Florida expensive?

In Oak Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $280,200, and the typical rent is about $1,466 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, Florida?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge, Florida?

About 25.3% of people in Oak Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Ridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Ridge, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,976 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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