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Oak Ridge, TN is a thriving city located in East Tennessee with a population of 31,087 and a population density of 344 people per square mile. This city is home to many local businesses, such as Three Rivers Market Co-op and the Oak Ridge Art Center. In addition to shopping options, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year round. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains offer hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping areas. For those who enjoy sports, the Oak Ridge High School Wildcats have won numerous awards for their football and basketball teams over the years. In addition to local sporting events, there are also organizations like the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge that hosts community events such as art shows and festivals throughout the year. With its abundance of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events, Oak Ridge is certainly an ideal place to live.

The population in Oak Ridge is 31,087. There are 365 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oak Ridge is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oak Ridge is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Oak Ridge
- 52.2% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 16.7% have children, but are single
Race in Oak Ridge

- 78.5% are White
- 6.8% are Black
- 3.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleOak Ridge, TennesseeUnited States
  31,087.0329,725,481.0
  51.2%50.5%
  48.9%49.5%
  39.538.4
 
  29,124.0326,569,308.0
  29,314.0309,327,143.0
  27,387.0285,036,114.0
  27,310.0251,960,433.0
  7.1%15.6%
  7.4%30.8%
 
  364.793.4
  85.253531905.423
  4.703264836.791
 
  79.5%59.4%
  6.3%12.2%
  2.9%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.2%0.2%
  0.1%0.4%
  4.8%3.2%
  6.0%18.4%
 
  52.2%49.8%
  50.0%48.0%
  2.3%1.8%
  47.8%50.2%
  27.8%33.8%
  12.9%10.8%
  7.1%5.6%
 
  2.42.6
  12,839.0124,010,992.0
  8,057.080,755,759.0
  32.3%30.5%
  39.4%42.9%
  4,782.043,255,233.0
  19.0%15.8%
  9.2%10.8%
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Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 4 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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