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Oak Ridge

New Jersey · 10,996 residents · 13.313 sq mi
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Oak Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $360,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

10,996
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 11,013 in 2021
2020 – 2024
826 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 827 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.7
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 45.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
11K11K11K11K11K20202024Oak Ridge
202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,554
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $109,988 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$49,591
−4%vs 2021
vs $51,690 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$360,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $361,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,175
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,225 in 2021
US average: $1,124
87.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.7% in 2021
13.0% rent
3.0
−9%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(9,754)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(638)
Asian2%(223)
Other3.4%(377)
Diversity Score26.3%(2,900)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(9,428)
Black1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(915)
Asian1.5%(165)
Other4%(444)
Diversity Score33.1%(3,640)
33
+26%vs 2021
vs 26 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
11.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.1 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 38.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
68.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
48.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
49.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
6.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

Oak Ridge, New Jersey has about 10,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Ridge, New Jersey earns about $120,554 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 $360,100, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, New Jersey?

About 40.4% 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 6.9% 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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