Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oak Ridge, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

298

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.7%297

Two or More

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%14

High School Diploma

34.3%69

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%15

Some College (1+ yr)

9%18

Associate's Degree

10.9%22

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%23

Master's Degree

5.5%11

Doctorate

2%4

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.2%101

Renter-Occupied

3.8%4

Total Units

117

Homeownership

96.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%4

$50K–$100K

30.7%31

$100K–$150K

25.7%26

$150K–$200K

14.9%15

$200K–$300K

15.8%16

$300K–$500K

7.9%8

$500K–$1M

1%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%1

2010–2019

15.4%18

2000–2009

12.8%15

1990–1999

5.1%6

1980–1989

0.9%1

1970–1979

18.8%22

1960–1969

7.7%9

1950–1959

7.7%9

1940–1949

5.1%6

1939 or earlier

25.6%30

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.3%56

Electricity

33.3%35

Wood

9.5%10

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,458

Mean Household Incomei

$76,723

Per Capita Incomei

$27,632

Poverty Ratei

4.7%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

119

Household Income Distribution

$20K–$25K

3.8%4

$25K–$30K

1.9%2

$30K–$35K

2.9%3

$35K–$40K

3.8%4

$40K–$45K

1%1

$45K–$50K

15.2%16

$50K–$60K

13.3%14

$60K–$75K

11.4%12

$75K–$100K

22.9%24

$100K–$125K

15.2%16

$125K–$150K

6.7%7

$200K+

1.9%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured