Demographics & People — Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,660 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
|---|
| Median Age | 44.2 |
|---|
| Total Households | 2,696 |
|---|
| Family Households | 2,338 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.3517 (somewhat diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,925 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 275 |
|---|
| Asian | 877 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Other groups | 2,069 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,554 |
| English | 1,114 |
| German | 894 |
| American | 724 |
| Irish | 571 |
| Italian | 365 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 351 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 330 |
| Polish | 316 |
Language
| English Only | 6,272 |
|---|
| Spanish | 127 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 7,257 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 539 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 5,642 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
