Oak Ridge Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3988 people, 1382 households, and 1173 families residing in the town. The population density was 271.9 people per square mile (104.98/kmē), it is the 118th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 1462 housing units at an average density of 99.7 per square mile (38.49/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.89 persons, and the average family size was 3.15 persons. In the town Age distribution was 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males. The median age is 37.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Oak Ridge Town was 38 and 37.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 3728 White, 168 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 29 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 25 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $74609, making its North Carolina's 12th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $82070, it would be the 15th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $29346, making it the 49th highest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income was $36644, Males had a median income of $50977 versus $25387 for females.
In 2000, 1193 pupils and students, of which 46.35% are male and 53.65% are female, 29.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.63% nursery or pri school, 4.86% kindergarten, 50.13% elementary school, 15.59% high school and 20.79% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3988 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4134 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4144 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4191 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4176 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4218 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4268 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4330 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4428 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4516 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4587 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 56 | 47 | 103 |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 43 | 58 |
| Elementary school | 289 | 309 | 598 |
| High school | 88 | 98 | 186 |
| College or graduate school | 105 | 143 | 248 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge town, North Carolina | $74609 | $82070 | $29346 |
| Guilford County, North Carolina | $42618 | $52638 | $23340 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |