Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge: Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
About
Oak Ridge is a town located in the county of Guilford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,185 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,126 inhabitants.
The town was created 26 years ago in 1997.
Quick Facts about Oak Ridge
| Population : | 7,126 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Guilford County |
| Postal code : | 27310 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 42.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1998 (26 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:10:19 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 168 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oak Ridge is located at 36°10'24"N 79°59'20"W (36.1734700, -79.9889300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Oak Ridge
Demographics
The population of Oak Ridge increased by 13.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,185 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,386 | 3.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,452 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,545 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,635 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,697 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,862 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,917 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,958 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,049 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,126 | 1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Oak Ridge (1)
American female rapper and singer Ashnikko was born in Oak Ridge
Schools in Oak Ridge
College & universities near Oak Ridge, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198613 | Guilford College | Greensboro (NC) | 27410-4108 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oak Ridge, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Oak Ridge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridg Post Office | Oak Ridge (NC) | 27310 |
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Other cities in Guilford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guilford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| High Point | 113,565 | The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina. |
| Summerfield | 11,502 | Town of the United States |
| Gibsonville | 7,397 | Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States |
| Stokesdale | 5,555 | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pleasant Garden | 4,990 | City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jamestown | 4,528 | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Forest Oaks | 3,890 | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina |
| McLeansville | 1,021 | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina |
| Sedalia | 689 | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Whitsett | 643 | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Oak Ridge distances to largest North Carolina cities
