Oak Ridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Oak Ridge's Population by Race

Oak Ridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,954, a less than 1% change from the 10,996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.3% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 25.7% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oak Ridge is ranked the 139th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oak Ridge's White Population

8,554 residents of Oak Ridge, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oak Ridge is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Oak Ridge ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has decreased from 85.7% to 78.1%.

Oak Ridge is more White than neighboring White Meadow Lake (77.2% White), and Ogdensburg (76.5% White). Oak Ridge is less White than neighboring Lake Telemark (82.3% White), Newfoundland (94.8% White), and Hibernia (90.4% White).

Oak Ridge's Black Population

401 residents of Oak Ridge, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oak Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Oak Ridge ranks 571st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 264.5%. Black residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.7%.

Oak Ridge is more Black than neighboring Lake Telemark (0% Black), Newfoundland (0.5% Black), Hibernia (0% Black), White Meadow Lake (1% Black), and Ogdensburg (0.3% Black).

Oak Ridge's Asian Population

111 residents of Oak Ridge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oak Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Oak Ridge ranks 491st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Asian residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Oak Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Newfoundland (0% Asian), and Hibernia (0% Asian). Oak Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Lake Telemark (3.6% Asian), White Meadow Lake (4.6% Asian), and Ogdensburg (1.7% Asian).

Oak Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,239 residents of Oak Ridge, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oak Ridge is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Oak Ridge ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has increased from 8.3% to 11.3%.

Oak Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Telemark (7.6% Hispanic), Newfoundland (2.4% Hispanic), and Hibernia (0% Hispanic). Oak Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring White Meadow Lake (14.4% Hispanic), and Ogdensburg (17.2% Hispanic).

Oak Ridge's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Oak Ridge, or 0.3% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oak Ridge ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Oak Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Telemark (0% Native American/Other), Newfoundland (0% Native American/Other), Hibernia (0% Native American/Other), and Ogdensburg (0% Native American/Other). Oak Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Meadow Lake (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oak Ridge's Multiracial Population

611 residents of Oak Ridge, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oak Ridge is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oak Ridge ranks 460th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oak Ridge's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.6%.

Oak Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Newfoundland (2.4% Multiracial), White Meadow Lake (2.5% Multiracial), and Ogdensburg (4.3% Multiracial). Oak Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Telemark (6.5% Multiracial), and Hibernia (9.6% 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.