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Oak Ridge town (Cooke County)

Texas · 242 residents · 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 $40,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+8%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,142 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+19%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
661442233013791990201020202024Oak Ridge town (Cooke County)
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,041
+97%since 2000
from $9,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,104
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
67.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(178)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(40)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other4.7%(11)
Diversity Score47.7%(115)
Diversity Score
48
+52%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 242 residents according to the 2020 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 $40,469 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 $1,104 a month.

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

About 2.8% 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 36.0% 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 81 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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