Oak Ridge, TN Demographics

A map of Oak Ridge's Population by Race

Oak Ridge, Tennessee had a population of 31,402 in 2020. It was 76.9% White, 7.4% Black, 2.6% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.0% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is the 26th 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

24,163 residents of Oak Ridge identify as White, or 76.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Ridge slightly larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #405 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more White than neighboring Lenoir City (70.1% White). Oak Ridge is less White than neighboring Oliver Springs (89.9% White), Farragut (83.9% White), Coalfield (96.4% White), and Karns (84.9% White).

Oak Ridge's Black Population

2,317 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Ridge slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Black than neighboring Oliver Springs (3% Black), Farragut (1.8% Black), Lenoir City (1.3% Black), Coalfield (0% Black), and Karns (3.6% Black).

Oak Ridge's Asian Population

818 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Oliver Springs (0.2% Asian), Lenoir City (1.1% Asian), Coalfield (0.1% Asian), and Karns (1.5% Asian). Oak Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Farragut (7.1% Asian).

Oak Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,933 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Oliver Springs (2% Hispanic), Farragut (3.3% Hispanic), Coalfield (0.6% Hispanic), and Karns (3.7% Hispanic). Oak Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Lenoir City (23.3% Hispanic).

Oak Ridge's Native American/Other Population

281 residents of Oak Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. 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 Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oliver Springs (0.5% Native American/Other), Farragut (0.6% Native American/Other), Lenoir City (0.3% Native American/Other), Coalfield (0.3% Native American/Other), and Karns (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oak Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,890 residents of Oak Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Oak Ridge is ranked #37 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oak Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Oliver Springs (4.5% Multiracial), Farragut (3.2% Multiracial), Lenoir City (3.9% Multiracial), Coalfield (2.7% Multiracial), and Karns (5.5% Multiracial).

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