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Oak Ridge

Tennessee · 31,402 residents · 85.25 sq mi
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Oak Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
31,402
+15%since 2000
from 27,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−3%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Oak Ridge
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,869
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,160
+30%since 2000
from $24,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(24,163)
Black7.4%(2,317)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,933)
Asian2.6%(818)
Other5.1%(1,612)
Diversity Score46.7%(14,651)
Diversity Score
47
+66%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

Oak Ridge, Tennessee has about 31,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Ridge, Tennessee earns about $55,869 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

About 36.1% 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 15.6% of people in Oak Ridge, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Ridge, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Ridge, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,092 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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