Oak Ridge, NC Demographics

A map of Oak Ridge's Population by Race

Oak Ridge, North Carolina had a population of 7,474 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 4.7% Black, 7.1% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is the 125th most populous. 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's White Population

5,878 residents of Oak Ridge identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Ridge larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #287 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more White than neighboring Kernersville (66.9% White), Walkertown (68.8% White), and Greensboro (38.6% White). Oak Ridge is less White than neighboring Stokesdale (83.9% White), and Summerfield (81.1% White).

Oak Ridge's Black Population

349 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Ridge less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #522 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Black than neighboring Stokesdale (4.6% Black), and Summerfield (4.3% Black). Oak Ridge is less Black than neighboring Kernersville (15.3% Black), Walkertown (17.3% Black), and Greensboro (41.4% Black).

Oak Ridge's Asian Population

528 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Stokesdale (2.3% Asian), Summerfield (4.4% Asian), Kernersville (2% Asian), Walkertown (0.9% Asian), and Greensboro (5% Asian).

Oak Ridge's Hispanic Population

383 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Ridge slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #440 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Stokesdale (5.5% Hispanic), Summerfield (6% Hispanic), Kernersville (10.7% Hispanic), Walkertown (8.2% Hispanic), and Greensboro (10.2% Hispanic).

Oak Ridge's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Oak Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerfield (0.7% Native American/Other), and Walkertown (0.7% Native American/Other). Oak Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greensboro (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oak Ridge's Multiracial Population

275 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oak Ridge is ranked #379 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Stokesdale (2.9% Multiracial), and Summerfield (3.5% Multiracial). Oak Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Kernersville (4.3% Multiracial), Walkertown (4.2% Multiracial), and Greensboro (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.