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Oakridge, OR
City in Lane County, Oregon.
Population
3,184
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,473
ZIP codes
0
Oakridge and its ZIP codes
Oakridge at a glance
- Oakridge is about 33 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,297 a year, 51% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,200 (50% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,017 a month.
Local data for Oakridge, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakridge, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,297
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$240,200
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
60.2
Average commute
45.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (752), Irish Americans (446), Italian Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Oakridge.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,714
156,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
Oakridge, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.2%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 45.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakridge, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
129
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,273
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 31°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakridge, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Oakridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestfirCity | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LowellCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| CreswellCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 30 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakridge, OR in?
- Oakridge is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Oakridge, OR?
- About 3,184 people live in Oakridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakridge?
- Nearby places include Westfir (2.5 mi), Lowell (20 mi), Dexter (21 mi), Trent (24 mi), Jasper (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023