Oakridge, OR Demographics

A map of Oakridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,906	2,618	91.3%	81.7%
Multiracial	175	228	5.5%	7.1%
Hispanic	90	197	2.8%	6.1%
Native American/Other	13	82	0.4%	2.6%
Black	0	62	0.0%	1.9%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	0.6%

Oakridge, Oregon has an estimated population of 3,184, a less than 1% change from the 3,206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakridge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakridge, that probability was 32.3% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakridge is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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). Oakridge was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakridge's White Population

2,906 residents of Oakridge, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakridge is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Oakridge ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Oakridge's population has increased from 81.7% to 91.3%.

Oakridge is more White than neighboring Lowell (80.5% White), and Dexter (75.5% White). Oakridge is less White than neighboring Westfir (96% White), Trent (93.1% White), and Jasper (99.8% White).

Oakridge's Black Population

0 residents of Oakridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakridge is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Oakridge ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oakridge's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Oakridge is less Black than neighboring Westfir (1.2% Black).

Oakridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakridge is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Oakridge ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakridge's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Oakridge is less Asian than neighboring Lowell (0.2% Asian).

Oakridge's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Oakridge, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakridge is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakridge ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakridge's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.8%.

Oakridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Westfir (1.2% Hispanic), and Jasper (0.2% Hispanic). Oakridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Lowell (11.6% Hispanic), Dexter (24.5% Hispanic), and Trent (6.9% Hispanic).

Oakridge's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Oakridge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakridge is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakridge ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakridge's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.4%.

Oakridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dexter (0% Native American/Other), Trent (0% Native American/Other), and Jasper (0% Native American/Other). Oakridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfir (1.6% Native American/Other), and Lowell (1.4% Native American/Other).

Oakridge's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Oakridge, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakridge is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oakridge ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakridge's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.5%.

Oakridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Westfir (0% Multiracial), Dexter (0% Multiracial), Trent (0% Multiracial), and Jasper (0% Multiracial). Oakridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Lowell (6.3% 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.