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Oak Ridge

North Carolina · 7,474 residents · 16.749 sq mi
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Oak Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,342. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 120% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,474
+87%since 2000
from 3,988 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K2000201020202024Oak Ridge
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,342
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,019
+60%since 2000
from $29,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
7.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,705)
Black4.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(52)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(596)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,878)
Black4.7%(349)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(383)
Asian7.1%(528)
Other4.5%(333)
Diversity Score46.2%(3,449)
Diversity Score
46
+209%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, North Carolina?

Oak Ridge, North Carolina has about 7,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Ridge, North Carolina?

The typical household in Oak Ridge, North Carolina earns about $124,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge, North Carolina expensive?

In Oak Ridge, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $395,100.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, North Carolina?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge, North Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in Oak Ridge, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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