Oak Ridge, TX population by race
The table below shows Oak Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 79.61% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 13.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 4.53% |
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Oak Ridge population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Oak Ridge has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Oak Ridge's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Oak Ridge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.61% are white, 13.92% are Black or African American, 1.94% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 4.53% are multiracial.
Oak Ridge 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Oak Ridge is White with a population of 246 (79.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14 (4.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge, TX
By ethnicity, 42 (13.59% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 267 (86.41% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oak Ridge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 204 (76.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oak Ridge, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Ridge's Non-Hispanic population.
Oak Ridge Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 204 | 76.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 43 | 16.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 2.25% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 5.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 42 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oak Ridge, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak Ridge's Hispanic population.
Oak Ridge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 42 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oak Ridge, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.59% of Oak Ridge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oak Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 42 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oak Ridge, TX have?
Oak Ridge, TX has 43 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oak Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oak Ridge, TX?
With 86.41% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oak Ridge.
That being said, with a 13.92% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Oak Ridge.
What is the majority race in Oak Ridge, TX?
With a population of 246 (79.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oak Ridge.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Oak Ridge, with 13.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
