Oak Ridge, North Carolina Population 2022
Oak Ridge is a city located in Guilford County North Carolina. Oak Ridge has a 2020 population of 7,322. Oak Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 15.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,315 in 2010.
The average household income in Oak Ridge is $146,764 with a poverty rate of 4.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $395,100. The median age in Oak Ridge is 43.7 years, 45.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Oak Ridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Ridgewas:
- White: 77.27%
- Black or African American: 9.06%
- Asian: 7.84%
- Two or more races: 3.28%
- Other race: 1.38%
- Native American: 1.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,393 | 77.27% |
| Black or African American | 632 | 9.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 82 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 547 | 7.84% |
| Some Other Race | 96 | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 229 | 3.28% |
Oak Ridge Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,298 | 3.04 | 96.3 |
| Married | 1,810 | 3.29 | 96.5 |
| Male | 65 | 5.08 | 100 |
| Female | 113 | 3.04 | 100 |
| Non Family | 310 | 1.14 | 93.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 0.43% |
| High School Graduate | 893 | 19.12% |
| Some College | 1,033 | 22.12% |
| Associates Degree | 369 | 7.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,433 | 30.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 894 | 19.14% |
Oak Ridge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 370 | 342 | 279 |
| Black | 341 | 341 | 213 |
| White | 3,755 | 3,735 | 1,819 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 99 | 12 |
| Native American | 82 | 82 | 4 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.41%.
Oak Ridge Language by Age
Oak Ridge Language
90.83% of Oak Ridge residents speak only English, while 9.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
Oak Ridge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 229 | 71 | 31.00% |
| Black | 632 | 83 | 13.13% |
| White | 5,309 | 130 | 2.45% |
| Other | NaN% |
4.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.37%
Male Poverty Rate
3.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oak Ridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Multiple, with 31.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.04%.
Oak Ridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
69.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
71.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Oak Ridge Married by Age and Sex
Oak Ridge Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Oak Ridge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 9.25% |
| Black | 40 | 10.58% |
| Asian | 24 | 6.49% |
Oak Ridge Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.31%
Born in Oak Ridge
91.55%
Native Born
8.45%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.55% of Oak Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 51.31% having been born in North Carolina. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,988 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 6,315 | 2,327 | 4.70% |
| 2011 | 6,386 | 71 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 6,452 | 66 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 6,545 | 93 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 6,635 | 90 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 6,697 | 62 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 6,862 | 165 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 6,917 | 55 | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 6,958 | 41 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 7,049 | 91 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 7,140 | 91 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 7,231 | 91 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 7,322 | 91 | 1.26% |