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Compare Oak Ridge to Memphis
This post compares Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Oak Ridge (city) | Memphis (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,009 | 654,723 |
| Income (median) | $46,369 | $35,827 |
| Home Value (median) | $149,000 | $94,200 |
| White | 83% | 29% |
| Black | 6% | 63% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| With Kids | 29% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 33 |
| Rentals | 39% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Oak Ridge or Memphis?
A: Oak Ridge has a much smaller population count than Memphis: 29009 compared with 654723 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Oak Ridge or in Memphis?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Oak Ridge.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Oak Ridge or Memphis?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Oak Ridge.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Memphis does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for Oak Ridge versus 52% for Memphis.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Oak Ridge may include: Johnson-City, Gallatin, and East-Ridge.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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