Oak Ridge is a town located in Guilford County North Carolina. Oak Ridge has a 2024 population of 7,820. Oak Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,642 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Ridge is $173,654 with a poverty rate of 3.6%. The median age in Oak Ridge is 46.8 years: 46.4 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,814 | 76.13% |
| Asian | 938 | 12.28% |
| Other race | 356 | 4.66% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 3.77% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.07% |
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,617 | 2.92 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Married | 2,107 | 3.16 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 344 | 1.14 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 114 | 3.68 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 52 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
93.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 0.32% |
| Associates Degree | 495 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,557 | 29.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 946 | 17.76% |
| High School Graduate | 968 | 18.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 226 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 1,117 | 20.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,182 | 4,128 | 2,005 |
| Asian | 743 | 554 | 339 |
| Black | 179 | 179 | 94 |
| Other Race | 147 | 147 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 139 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 21 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,205 | $120,417 | $57,361 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,148 | $154,226 | $62,961 |
| High School Graduate | $35,947 | $36,856 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $73,977 | $112,991 | $41,830 |
| Some College | $47,431 | $68,950 | $34,167 |
$73,977
Average Earnings
$112,991
Average Male
$41,830
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.96% of Oak Ridge residents speak only English, while 13.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,803 | 171 | 2.95% |
| Multiple | 229 | 84 | 36.68% |
| Black | 288 | 13 | 4.51% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
3.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.5%
Male Poverty Rate
4.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is White, with 2.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.06% |
| Some College | 6.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.7% |
| Female Employed | 1.69% |
| Male Employed | 0.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $157,465 | $191,100 |
| Households | $146,131 | $173,654 |
| Married Families | $160,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,273 | $58,362 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.5%
Male Marriage Rate
73.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
539
Number of Veterans
521
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 210 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 75+ | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 10.71% |
| Black | 55 | 19.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.6% |
| Other Race | 3 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.07%
Born in Oak Ridge
87.42%
Native Born
12.58%
Foreign Born
2.36%
Non Citizen
10.23%
Naturalized
87.42% of Oak Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 48.07% having been born in North Carolina. 2.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,044 | 45 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 7,999 | 45 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 7,954 | 44 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 7,910 | 45 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 7,865 | 45 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 7,820 | 44 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 7,776 | 55 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 7,721 | 55 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 7,666 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 7,642 | 580 | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 7,062 | 95 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 6,967 | 42 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 6,925 | 60 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 6,865 | 168 | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 6,697 | 60 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,637 | 91 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 6,546 | 92 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 6,454 | 67 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 6,387 | 72 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 6,315 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,988 | -4,056 | -50.42% |