Oak Ridge is a CDP located in Passaic County New Jersey. Oak Ridge has a 2024 population of 12,830. Oak Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 10.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,639 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Ridge is $136,289 with a poverty rate of 7.17%. The median age in Oak Ridge is 45.8 years: 45.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,374 | 85.24% |
| Two or more races | 1,024 | 9.31% |
| Other race | 216 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 174 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,289 | 2.56 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Married | 2,430 | 3.3 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 1,551 | 1.17 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 227 | 3.71 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Male | 81 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
90.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 398 | 5% |
| Associates Degree | 489 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,243 | 28.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,124 | 14.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,077 | 26.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 1,566 | 19.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,774 | 6,340 | 2,768 |
| 2+ Races | 675 | 663 | 302 |
| Hispanic | 655 | 643 | 212 |
| Asian | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Black | 143 | 141 | 92 |
| Other Race | 137 | 125 | 46 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,077 | $104,917 | $64,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,474 | $0 | $91,983 |
| High School Graduate | $60,417 | $68,856 | $28,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $150,207 | $150,429 | $0 |
| Overall | $73,631 | $90,766 | $65,976 |
| Some College | $60,658 | $64,005 | $46,583 |
$73,631
Average Earnings
$90,766
Average Male
$65,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.05% of Oak Ridge residents speak only English, while 8.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,191 | 644 | 7.01% |
| Multiple | 979 | 118 | 12.05% |
| Hispanic | 947 | 117 | 12.35% |
| Black | 169 | 22 | 13.02% |
7.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.36%
Male Poverty Rate
6.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Black, with 13.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is White, with 7.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.74% |
| High School | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.47% |
| Female Employed | 4.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,158 | $169,405 |
| Households | $119,004 | $136,289 |
| Married Families | $152,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,977 | $75,799 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
468
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 7.45% |
| Black | 25 | 14.79% |
| Other Race | 19 | 13.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.35%
Born in Oak Ridge
94.15%
Native Born
5.85%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
94.15% of Oak Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 71.35% having been born in New Jersey. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,830 | 917 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 11,913 | 916 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,997 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 11,013 | -626 | -5.38% |
| 2020 | 11,639 | 0 | 0% |