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Oak Grove CDP (Washington County)

Tennessee · 4,626 residents · 4.531 sq mi
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Oak Grove CDP (Washington County) has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $260,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,626
+14%since 2000
from 4,072 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+37%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Oak Grove CDP (Washington County)
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,143
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,926 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,012
+145%since 2000
from $19,630 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+31%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,957)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,234)
Black3.3%(152)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian2%(92)
Other2%(91)
Diversity Score20%(927)
Diversity Score
20
+342%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+133%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee?

Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee has about 4,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee?

The typical household in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee earns about $72,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee expensive?

In Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee, the median home is worth about $260,600, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee?

About 7.1% of people in Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,128 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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