Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oak Ridge, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,693

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.3%25,931

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%2,239

Black

5.8%1,894

Two or More

4.8%1,558

Asian

2.6%854

Other

0.6%200

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%1,227

High School Diploma

16.2%3,709

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%1,577

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%3,166

Associate's Degree

10.3%2,353

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%5,070

Master's Degree

10.9%2,512

Professional Degree

2.3%517

Doctorate

5%1,137

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

40.2%

Graduate+

18.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$270,200

Median Renti

$1,131

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%9,217

Renter-Occupied

34.2%4,798

Total Units

15,279

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%140

$50K–$100K

5.1%472

$100K–$150K

10.9%1,007

$150K–$200K

12.9%1,192

$200K–$300K

25.8%2,374

$300K–$500K

33.4%3,083

$500K–$1M

8.6%790

$1M+

1.7%159

Rent Distribution

Under $500

346

$500–$750

286

$750–$1,000

1,009

$1,000–$1,250

1,240

$1,250–$1,500

844

$1,500–$2,000

560

$2,000+

299

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%326

2010–2019

5.2%787

2000–2009

8.4%1,283

1990–1999

7.3%1,109

1980–1989

9.7%1,488

1970–1979

11%1,676

1960–1969

12.6%1,929

1950–1959

11.4%1,744

1940–1949

31.2%4,774

1939 or earlier

1.1%163

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.2%7,312

Electricity

45.8%6,416

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%107

Coal

0.4%62

No Fuel

0.4%61

Fuel Oil

0.2%30

Wood

0.1%17

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,311

Mean Household Incomei

$97,316

Per Capita Incomei

$42,285

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

15,569

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%438

$10K–$15K

3.8%534

$15K–$20K

3%422

$20K–$25K

2.1%290

$25K–$30K

3.8%526

$30K–$35K

5.4%755

$35K–$40K

3.7%516

$40K–$45K

5%698

$45K–$50K

4.3%597

$50K–$60K

7.5%1,045

$60K–$75K

9.4%1,321

$75K–$100K

11.7%1,642

$100K–$125K

11.3%1,585

$125K–$150K

8.1%1,130

$150K–$200K

6.6%923

$200K+

11.4%1,593

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

844

Residentsi

1,406

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers400 homes71% occupied$396/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8261 homes98% occupied$313/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC61 homes96% occupied$385/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes97% occupied$331/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,311/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83.6%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

15.5%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

71.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.1% of subsidized households are minority

30.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8895.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

378

China

293

Germany

134

Korea

131

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,751

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,885

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,486(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured

Oak Ridge, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026