Oak Ridge, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Oak Ridge

Julian Pond / Somerset Community

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Oak Ridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

57.0%

Households with Children

39.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,046

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 22.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 10.8%
Working Age (35-54): 30.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.2%
Seniors (65+): 12.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.8%
High School / GED: 14.8%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 37.1%
Single Parents: 1.9%
Couples & Adults: 44.4%
Living Alone: 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 10.8%
Black or African American: 2.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 36.3%
South Asian: 49.8%
Southeast Asian: 13.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 60.4%
Puerto Rican: 22.8%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 14.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 48.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 48.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.4%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 3.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 7.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 7.7%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 70.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources