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Oak Hill

Tennessee · 4,891 residents · 7.845 sq mi
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Oak Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $723,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 235% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,891
+9%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−2%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Oak Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,929
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,174 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,553
+89%since 2000
from $58,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$723,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,859
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,480)
Black1.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(137)
Asian1.7%(82)
Other1.6%(77)
Diversity Score17.4%(853)
Diversity Score
17
+109%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

Oak Hill, Tennessee has about 4,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Hill, Tennessee earns about $183,929 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 $723,100, and the typical rent is about $1,859 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, Tennessee?

About 80.6% 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 0.6% 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 590 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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