Oak Ridge is a town located in Cooke County Texas. Oak Ridge has a 2024 population of 283. Oak Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 3.66% annually and its population has increased by 16.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 243 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Ridge is $54,737 with a poverty rate of 27.18%. The median age in Oak Ridge is 29.8 years: 27.2 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 79.61% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 13.92% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 120 | 2.58 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.16 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Female | 42 | 2.9 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 26 | 3.58 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 8 | 5.38 | 0 | 100 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 25.73% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 7.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 42.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 44 | 21.36% |
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 | 158 | 108 | 15 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,000 | $52,969 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,714 | $0 | $36,607 |
| Overall | $34,514 | $39,531 | $29,625 |
| Some College | $34,514 | $39,375 | $33,681 |
$34,514
Average Earnings
$39,531
Average Male
$29,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.55% of Oak Ridge residents speak only English, while 10.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 35 | 17.16% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 17 | 40.48% |
| Black | 43 | 15 | 34.88% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 3 | 50% |
27.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.5%
Male Poverty Rate
36.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Ridge is White, with 17.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.42% |
| Some College | 6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 35.29% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,639 | $54,288 |
| Households | $48,478 | $54,737 |
| Married Families | $64,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,000 | $49,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
22.6%
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
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
66.02%
Born in Oak Ridge
95.79%
Native Born
4.21%
Foreign Born
4.21%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.79% of Oak Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 66.02% having been born in Texas. 4.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 333 | 10 | 3.1% |
| 2028 | 323 | 10 | 3.19% |
| 2027 | 313 | 10 | 3.3% |
| 2026 | 303 | 10 | 3.41% |
| 2025 | 293 | 10 | 3.53% |
| 2024 | 283 | 10 | 3.66% |
| 2023 | 273 | 13 | 5% |
| 2022 | 260 | 5 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 255 | 12 | 4.94% |
| 2020 | 243 | 3 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 240 | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 | 233 | 21 | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 212 | 20 | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 192 | 15 | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 177 | 2 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 175 | 9 | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 166 | 3 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 163 | 5 | 3.16% |
| 2011 | 158 | 13 | 8.97% |
| 2010 | 145 | 0 | 0% |