Oak Ridge, NC Demographics

A map of Oak Ridge's Population by Race

Oak Ridge, North Carolina has an estimated population of 7,744, an increase from the 7,474 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 10.8% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oak Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oak Ridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oak Ridge, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oak Ridge is ranked the 125th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oak Ridge was ranked the 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oak Ridge's White Population

5,993 residents of Oak Ridge, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oak Ridge is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Oak Ridge ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has decreased from 78.6% to 77.4%.

Oak Ridge is more White than neighboring Stokesdale (73.6% White), Summerfield (74.6% White), Kernersville (64% White), Walkertown (73.3% White), and Greensboro (38.1% White).

Oak Ridge's Black Population

170 residents of Oak Ridge, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oak Ridge is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Oak Ridge ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Black residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.2%.

Oak Ridge is less Black than neighboring Stokesdale (5.8% Black), Summerfield (7.8% Black), Kernersville (17.5% Black), Walkertown (18.9% Black), and Greensboro (41% Black).

Oak Ridge's Asian Population

835 residents of Oak Ridge, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oak Ridge is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Oak Ridge ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Asian residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has increased from 7.1% to 10.8%.

Oak Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Stokesdale (1.4% Asian), Summerfield (7.3% Asian), Kernersville (2% Asian), Walkertown (0% Asian), and Greensboro (5.2% Asian).

Oak Ridge's Hispanic Population

447 residents of Oak Ridge, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oak Ridge is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oak Ridge ranks 440th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.8%.

Oak Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerfield (3.3% Hispanic). Oak Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Stokesdale (12.8% Hispanic), Kernersville (13.7% Hispanic), Walkertown (6.2% Hispanic), and Greensboro (10.5% Hispanic).

Oak Ridge's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Oak Ridge, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oak Ridge is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Oak Ridge ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Oak Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stokesdale (0.2% Native American/Other), Summerfield (0.2% Native American/Other), Kernersville (0.5% Native American/Other), Walkertown (0.2% Native American/Other), and Greensboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oak Ridge's Multiracial Population

210 residents of Oak Ridge, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oak Ridge is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oak Ridge ranks 390th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

Oak Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Kernersville (2.2% Multiracial), and Walkertown (1.4% Multiracial). Oak Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Stokesdale (6.2% Multiracial), Summerfield (6.8% Multiracial), and Greensboro (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.