Oak Ridge, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Oak Ridge

Neighborhood

Anderson, TN

Union Valley Center / Bethel Valley Industrial Complex

Oak Hills Estates / Hartland Estates

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

Demographics of Oak Ridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.3%

Households with Children

29.1%

School Enrollment K-12

4,134

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 19.6%

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: 7.3%
High School / GED: 21.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.2%

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: 17.7%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 31.0%
Living Alone: 39.9%

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: 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 5.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 56.4%
Puerto Rican: 10.4%
Cuban: 9.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 13.9%
South American: 5.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

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: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.4%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 37.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.6%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 61.5%

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: 47.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

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: 91.2%
Spanish: 4.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

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