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
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 30.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.2% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
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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.