Oak Ridge, Kaufman County, Texas facts for kids
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Oak Ridge, Kaufman County, Texas
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Location of Oak Ridge in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 771 |
| • Density | 252.0/sq mi (97.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-53160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413065 |
Oak Ridge is a small town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 771 people lived there. This was a jump from 495 people in 2010, showing the town is growing!
Where is Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge is located in the northern part of Kaufman County. It sits along Texas State Highway 34. The town is about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Kaufman. Kaufman is the main city in the county. Oak Ridge is also the same distance south of Terrell.
The town covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Oak Ridge?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 183 | — | |
| 1990 | 268 | 46.4% | |
| 2000 | 400 | 49.3% | |
| 2010 | 495 | 23.8% | |
| 2020 | 771 | 55.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The number of people living in Oak Ridge has been growing steadily. In 1980, there were only 183 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 771.
In 2000, there were 400 people living in Oak Ridge. Most households were made up of married couples. About 27.7% of homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The population in 2000 was spread out by age. About 23.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
Learning in Oak Ridge
Students in Oak Ridge attend schools in two different districts. Some go to schools in the Kaufman Independent School District. Others go to schools in the Terrell Independent School District. All schools for Kaufman ISD are in the city of Kaufman. All schools for Terrell ISD are in the city of Terrell.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Ridge (condado de Kaufman, Texas) para niños
