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Oak Ridge

Missouri · 237 residents · 0.591 sq mi
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Oak Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+17%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792172562943321990201020202024Oak Ridge
2024298
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,523
+1%since 2000
from $18,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+82%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(198)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+77%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, Missouri?

Oak Ridge, Missouri has about 237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Ridge, Missouri earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge, Missouri expensive?

In Oak Ridge, Missouri, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, Missouri?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge, Missouri?

About 15.5% of people in Oak Ridge, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Ridge, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Ridge, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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