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Oak Ridge town (Cooke County)

Texas · 312 residents (2025 est.) · 0.113 sq mi
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Oak Ridge town (Cooke County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,104. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+58%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,124 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
+7%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:312 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
661442233013791990201020202024Oak Ridge town (Cooke County)
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,104
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,676
+114%since 2000
from $9,673 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+90%since 2010
from 0.229 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,519
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.4%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(265)
Black15.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(27)
Diversity Score50.7%(179)
Diversity Score
51
+61%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas?

Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas?

The typical household in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas earns about $50,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas expensive?

In Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas, the typical rent is about $1,519 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas?

About 26.9% of people in Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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