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Population Review

Oak Ridge, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oak Ridge, New Jersey is 10,860 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 137th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $118,718, the median home value is $417,300, and the median age is 45.8.

10,860

Population

816

People / sq mi

$118,718

Median Income

$417,300

Median Home Value

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Oak Ridge covers 13.3 sq mi of land at 816 people per square mile.

About Oak Ridge, NJ

Homeownership is the standout figure in Oak Ridge: 89.1% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Oak Ridge is a city in New Jersey with a population of 10,860.

Median household income is $118,718, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.3% — below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $417,300, with typical rent around $1,320.

Roughly 43.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 9.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Oak Ridge, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.5%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$118,718

Median Household Income

$54,052

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$417,300

Median Home Value

$1,320

Median Rent

89.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.3%

High School+

43.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

78.3%

Public Transit

9.8%

Work From Home

40.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.1%

Foreign Born

89.8%

Non-English at Home

5.4%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

96.9%

Health Insurance

96.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.2%
Construction9.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Manufacturing7.0%
Information5.4%
Transportation & Warehousing4.6%
Public Administration3.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Retail Trade3.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Ridge, New Jersey has a population of 10,860 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 137th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Oak Ridge, New Jersey is $118,718, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oak Ridge, New Jersey is $417,300, with median monthly rent at $1,320 and a homeownership rate of 89.1%.

The median age in Oak Ridge, New Jersey is 45.8 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.