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Oak Ridge

New Jersey · 10,954 residents · 13.313 sq mi
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Oak Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $436,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,954
+1%since 2023
from 10,860 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
823 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 816 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+2%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,875
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,718 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,798
+7%since 2023
from $54,052 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+6%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$436,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $417,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,372
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,320 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+2%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(8,765)
Black2.6%(284)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,162)
Asian1.5%(159)
Other4.5%(490)
Diversity Score41.8%(4,537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(8,554)
Black3.7%(401)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,239)
Asian1%(111)
Other5.9%(649)
Diversity Score46.6%(5,100)
Diversity Score
47
+11%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+3%since 2023
from 40.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

Oak Ridge, New Jersey has about 10,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Oak Ridge, New Jersey earns about $121,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Oak Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $436,100, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

About 5.8% of people in Oak Ridge, New Jersey 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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