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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oak Ridge

Tennessee · 27,310 residents · 85.25 sq mi
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Oak Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,900. With a median age of 39.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,310
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 27,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
320 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Oak Ridge
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,615
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,950 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,661
−29%vs 2000
vs $24,793 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$378
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $487 in 2000
US average: $450
66.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
33.5% rent
1.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(23,517)
Black8.1%(2,229)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(529)
Asian2.1%(568)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(7,693)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(24,429)
Black7.9%(2,148)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(444)
Asian2%(537)
Other0.7%(196)
Diversity Score27.3%(7,462)
27
−3%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

Oak Ridge, Tennessee has about 27,310 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oak Ridge, Tennessee earns about $32,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge, Tennessee expensive?

In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

About 9.5% of people in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 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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