Population 8,598 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Grove
Household size in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oak Grove average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.64 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 26.9, Oak Grove is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 23.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Oak Grove (14.0%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oak Grove
Renters in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.3% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oak Grove rent: 60.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 19.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Oak Grove as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 9.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Oak Grove has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $813 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $960 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,145 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oak Grove pays $1,145 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Kentucky overall ($1,024). Rents are up $332 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oak Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Oak Grove have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oak Grove is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oak Grove
| Period | Oak Grove | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Oak Grove than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oak Grove compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 2.74 | 26.9 | 14.0% | 60.3% | 9.4% | 1996 | $1,145 | 9.1% | 91.2% | 7.1% |
| Fort Campbell North | 3.38 | 21.5 | 6.2% | 98.4% | 30.1% | 1993 | $1,616 | 17.3% | 98.5% | 11.9% |
| Fort Campbell | 3.41 | 21.5 | 13.0% | 95.5% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,643 | 27.9% | 93.7% | 9.9% |
| St. Elmo | 3.89 | 23.6 | 15.1% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 1992 | $1,671 | 36.6% | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| Howel | 5.00 | 16.5 | 3.8% | 25.0% | 10.4% | 1993 | $1,102 | 17.5% | 71.6% | 2.5% |
| Clarksville | 2.62 | 33.3 | 14.5% | 39.1% | 7.2% | 1997 | $1,445 | 31.9% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| Trenton | 3.03 | 32.0 | 4.4% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 1988 | $950 | 35.3% | 86.8% | 0.1% |
| Pembroke | 3.06 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 21.8% | 20.6% | 1987 | $940 | 22.5% | 92.5% | 8.8% |
| Hampton Station | 3.02 | 33.4 | 11.9% | 25.4% | 6.2% | 2008 | $1,620 | 46.9% | 96.4% | 4.5% |
| Woodlawn | 2.76 | 39.4 | 9.3% | 15.9% | 15.0% | 1989 | $1,327 | 25.0% | 94.4% | 0.8% |
| Hadensville | 2.71 | 36.5 | 9.7% | 30.7% | 10.2% | 1982 | $793 | 22.6% | 85.0% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oak Grove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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