Oak Ridge
City in Anderson County, Tennessee
Oak Ridge is a city in Anderson County, Tennessee, with 31,402 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 850 ft (259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oliver Springs, 5.5 miles NW.
- 31,402residents (2020 Census)
- 850 ftelevation · 259 m
- 85.2 sq miland area · 220.8 km²
- 368 / sq mipopulation density
- 37830ZIP code
About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a city in Anderson and Roane counties in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee, about 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Knoxville. Oak Ridge's population was 31,402 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. Oak Ridge's nicknames include the Atomic City, the Secret City, and the City Behind a Fence.
In 1942, the U.S. government forcibly purchased nearly 60,000 acres (240 km2) of farmland in the Clinch River valley for the development of a planned city supporting 75,000 residents. It was constructed with assistance from architectural and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, from 1942 to 1943. Oak Ridge was established in 1942 as a production site for the Manhattan Project—the massive American, British, and Canadian operation that developed the atomic bomb. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, and several private nuclear and scientific facilities are still in Oak Ridge, and scientific and technological development plays a crucial role in its economy and culture. In 2016, the element tennessine was named for Tennessee, in recognition of the role Oak Ridge and other institutions in the state played in its discovery.
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Living in Oak Ridge
- Median household income
- $72,311
- Median home value
- $270,200
- Median rent
- $1,131/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Oak Ridge had 31,402 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,402 |
|---|---|
| Density | 368 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oak Ridge at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,402 (2020) |
| Land area | 85.25 sq mi (220.8 km²) |
| Water area | 4.70 sq mi (12.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9665° N, 84.2905° W |
| ZIP code | 37830 |
| Official website | cortn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4755120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oak Ridge
- Oliver Springs5.5 mi NW
- Farragut8.8 mi SE
- Coalfield9.3 mi NW
- Karns10.2 mi E
- Lenoir City10.4 mi S
- Clinton12.9 mi NE
- Petros13.0 mi NW
- Kingston13.6 mi SW
- Oakdale15.0 mi W
- Powell15.3 mi E
- Harriman15.4 mi W
- Briceville15.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge
What county is Oak Ridge in?
Oak Ridge is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Oak Ridge, TN?
31,402 people lived in Oak Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oak Ridge, TN?
The ZIP code of Oak Ridge is 37830.
What is the elevation of Oak Ridge?
850 feet (259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oak Ridge?
Oliver Springs (5.5 mi), Farragut (8.8 mi), Coalfield (9.3 mi), Karns (10.2 mi), Lenoir City (10.4 mi).
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