Oak Ridge, Tennessee Population 2022
Oak Ridge is a city located in Anderson County Tennessee. Oak Ridge has a 2020 population of 29,498. Oak Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,312 in 2010.
The average household income in Oak Ridge is $79,246 with a poverty rate of 15.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $868 per month, and the median house value is $157,700. The median age in Oak Ridge is 41.3 years, 38.7 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Oak Ridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Ridgewas:
- White: 80.11%
- Black or African American: 7.74%
- Two or more races: 6.68%
- Asian: 3.09%
- Other race: 1.78%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,330 | 80.11% |
| Black or African American | 2,254 | 7.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 128 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 900 | 3.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 518 | 1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1,945 | 6.68% |
Oak Ridge Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,073 | 2.39 | 60.7 |
| Married | 5,480 | 3.01 | 74.2 |
| Male | 507 | 3.17 | 61.5 |
| Female | 1,703 | 3.18 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 4,383 | 1.21 | 48.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 2.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,133 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 4,888 | 24.31% |
| Some College | 4,593 | 22.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,766 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,636 | 18.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,626 | 18.04% |
Oak Ridge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 679 | 670 | 595 |
| White | 16,117 | 15,291 | 6,174 |
| Hispanic | 1,095 | 598 | 187 |
| Black | 1,626 | 1,440 | 260 |
| 2+ Races | 821 | 546 | 79 |
| Native American | 111 | 67 | 3 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | |
| Other Race | 398 | 199 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.63%.
$38,068
Average Earnings
$45,209
Average Male
$32,061
Average Female
Oak Ridge Language by Age
Oak Ridge Language
90.05% of Oak Ridge residents speak only English, while 9.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
Oak Ridge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 125 | 34 | 27.20% |
| Black | 2,234 | 409 | 18.31% |
| Multiple | 1,942 | 344 | 17.71% |
| White | 22,057 | 3,404 | 15.43% |
| Asian | 900 | 21 | 2.33% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,949 | 236 | 12.11% |
15.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oak Ridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Native, with 27.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Hispanic, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.50%.
Oak Ridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Oak Ridge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,024 | 11.31% |
| Black | 230 | 13.54% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 3.50% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 5.21% |
Oak Ridge Veterans by Education
6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
49.57%
Born in Oak Ridge
92.34%
Native Born
7.66%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.34% of Oak Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 49.57% having been born in Tennessee. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 45,000 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 30,229 | -14,771 | -3.90% |
| 1960 | 27,169 | -3,060 | -1.06% |
| 1970 | 28,319 | 1,150 | 0.42% |
| 1980 | 27,662 | -657 | -0.23% |
| 1990 | 27,310 | -352 | -0.13% |
| 2000 | 27,387 | 77 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 29,312 | 1,925 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 29,260 | -52 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 29,180 | -80 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 29,123 | -57 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 28,981 | -142 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 28,965 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 28,931 | -34 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 29,027 | 96 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 29,042 | 15 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 29,156 | 114 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 29,270 | 114 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 29,384 | 114 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 29,498 | 114 | 0.39% |