Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

153,703

0.517% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

46.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

0.902% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,538

5.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$182,100

6.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,357

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN had a population of 154k people with a median age of 46.8 and a median household income of $57,538. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN grew from 152,913 to 153,703, a 0.517% increase and its median household income grew from $54,380 to $57,538, a 5.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.78%).

4.52% of the households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Roane, Loudon & Monroe Counties--Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are Roane State Community College (221397) (1,101 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (163 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was $182,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN borders Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Cumberland, White, Fentress & Van Buren Counties PUMA, TN, Campbell, Claiborne, Scott, Morgan & Hancock Counties PUMA, TN, Oak Ridge (East) & Clinton Cities PUMA, TN, Farragut Town PUMA, TN, Blount County PUMA, TN, Cleveland City PUMA, TN, and Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN.

United States North Carolina Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 154k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.31% of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.09k people).

In 2021, there were 33.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.07k White (Hispanic) and 3.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are Spanish (4,553 households), German (441 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (357 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,148

Women

50.9%

75,459

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,607 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 433
White (Hispanic)
4.07k ± 639
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 502

5.36%

Hispanic Population

8.25k people

5.36% of the people in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are hispanic (8.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,691 ± 1,004 people
Germany
372 ± 473 people
India
309 ± 431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,691 Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Germany with 372 and India with 309.

Foreign-Born Population

3.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.09k people

4.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.13k people

As of 2021, 3.31% of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN residents (5.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was 4.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,553 households (3.11%)
German
441 households (0.301%)
Other Indo-European Languages
357 households (0.244%)

4.52% of the households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.11% of the households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,885 ± 422
Gulf War (2001-)
1,951 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
1,566 ± 299

Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (3,813 people), Construction (3,734 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,355 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($246,906), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($163,234), and Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($132,816).

Males in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,190. The income inequality in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,738

Women

46.7%

31,610

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN in 2020 was 59,348 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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Occupations

60.4k

2021 Value

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 59.3k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,921 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,642 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,545 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2021 Value

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 59.3k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,813 people), Construction (3,734 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,355 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,333

Median earning men ± $1,443

$29,504

Median earning women ± $1,504

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($57,188), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,605), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,740).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,545), Public Administration ($41,053), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,575).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN awarded 1,264 degrees. The student population of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,907 male students and 3,393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are White (1,117 and 88.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 4.36%), Black or African American (31 and 2.46%), and Two or More Races (25 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Roane State Community College (221397) (1,101 and 87.1%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman (163 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Roane, Loudon & Monroe Counties--Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (545 and 43.1%), Registered Nursing (66 and 5.22%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (65 and 5.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2018 in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,300 (36% men and 64% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,300 students enrolled in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,941 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
545 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Roane, Loudon & Monroe Counties--Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 545 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Roane, Loudon & Monroe Counties--Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roane State Community College (221397)
1,101 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roane State Community College (221397) with 1,101 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 470 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, which is 0.592 times less than the 794 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,117 degrees mean that there were 20.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,326) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.834% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.555% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.1k), Some college (26.9k), and Secondary Education (18.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was $182,100 in 2021, which is 0.744 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,700 to $182,100, a 6.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN is $57,538. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$182,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,201

$47,450

Median Property Taxes

±$1,772

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.4% of the housing units in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,538

Median Household Income

± $2,452

62.1k

Number of Households

± 2,013

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.1k households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN grew to $57,538 from the previous year's value of $54,380.

The following chart displays the households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.14% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (8.07%)
Worked At Home (6.58%)

In 2021, 84% of workers in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.07%) and those who worked at home (6.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN (21.1k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.83%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN grew by 1.36% from 8.71% to 8.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.