Oak Ridge, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oak Ridge increased by 3,630. In this period, the peak population was 7,776 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,146 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,196 | 50 | 1.21% |
| 2002 | 4,185 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2003 | 4,234 | 49 | 1.17% |
| 2004 | 4,286 | 52 | 1.23% |
| 2005 | 4,351 | 65 | 1.52% |
| 2006 | 4,457 | 106 | 2.44% |
| 2007 | 4,539 | 82 | 1.84% |
| 2008 | 4,609 | 70 | 1.54% |
| 2009 | 4,652 | 43 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 6,315 | 1,663 | 35.75% |
| 2011 | 6,387 | 72 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 6,454 | 67 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 6,546 | 92 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 6,637 | 91 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 6,697 | 60 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 6,865 | 168 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 6,925 | 60 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 6,967 | 42 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 7,062 | 95 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 7,642 | 580 | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 7,666 | 24 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 7,721 | 55 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 7,776 | 55 | 0.71% |
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Oak Ridge, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oak Ridge's population increased by 2,169 (52.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Oak Ridge's population increased by 1,327 (21.01%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Oak Ridge's population increased by 134 (1.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oak Ridge's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,776.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oak Ridge's population peaked in year 2023 at 7,776.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oak Ridge's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,146.
Oak Ridge, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oak Ridge grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oak Ridge had an average annual population growth rate of 3.81% per year. Overall the population grew 87.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oak Ridge annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.81% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Oak Ridge population grew the most, with an increase of 1,663 people (a 35.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Oak Ridge population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 11 people (a 0.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oak Ridge, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oak Ridge's population increased by 110 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 55 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 55 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oak Ridge, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oak Ridge increased by 1,230 (18.79%). The population was highest at 7,776 in the year 2023 and lowest at 6,637 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)