Oak Ridge, Florida facts for kids
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Oak Ridge, Florida
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,062 |
| • Density | 7,061.71/sq mi (2,726.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-50638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867183 |
Oak Ridge is a community in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. It's not an official city, but a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it has a lot of people living there, like a town, but it's managed by the county. In 2020, about 25,062 people lived in Oak Ridge. It's also part of the larger Greater Orlando area, which includes cities like Orlando, Kissimmee, and Sanford.
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Discover Oak Ridge's Location
Oak Ridge is located in the central part of Florida. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 28°28′29″N 81°25′15″W / 28.47472°N 81.42083°W.
Land and Water Areas
The community covers a total area of about 3.73 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.55 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.18 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of Oak Ridge is covered by lakes or other water bodies.
People and Population in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 15,477 | — | |
| 1990 | 15,388 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 22,349 | 45.2% | |
| 2010 | 22,685 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 25,062 | 10.5% | |
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Who Lives in Oak Ridge?
In 2000, there were 22,349 people living in Oak Ridge. These people lived in about 7,389 different homes. More than 5,300 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 5,370 people per square mile (2,074 people per square kilometer). This means a lot of people live close together in this area.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Oak Ridge come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 29.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 12.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 34.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Oak Ridge was 29 years old. This shows it's a community with many young families and working adults.
