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Oak Hill

Tennessee · 4,581 residents (2025 est.) · 7.845 sq mi
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Oak Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $215,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,199,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,617
+3%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+3%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,581 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,530
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,174 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$150,683
+156%since 2000
from $58,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−13%since 2010
from 0.570 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$1,199,600
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,286
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+82%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,302)
Black1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian1.6%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,184)
Black3%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian3.4%(159)
Other2.5%(117)
Diversity Score22%(1,016)
Diversity Score
22
+164%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+108%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

Oak Hill, Tennessee has about 4,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

The typical household in Oak Hill, Tennessee earns about $215,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Hill, Tennessee expensive?

In Oak Hill, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $1,199,600, and the typical rent is about $2,286 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Hill, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

About 1.2% of people in Oak Hill, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Hill, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Hill, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 316 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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