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Oakridge

Oregon · 3,206 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Oakridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,200. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
3,206
+2%since 2000
from 3,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+16%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oakridge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,583
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,834
+38%since 2000
from $12,885 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,843)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5%(158)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,618)
Black1.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(197)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other10.1%(324)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,301)
Diversity Score
41
+194%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakridge, Oregon?

Oakridge, Oregon has about 3,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakridge, Oregon?

The typical household in Oakridge, Oregon earns about $32,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakridge, Oregon expensive?

In Oakridge, Oregon, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Oakridge, Oregon?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oakridge, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakridge, Oregon?

About 37.7% of people in Oakridge, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakridge, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakridge, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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