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Oak Shores

California · 337 residents · 5.088 sq mi
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Oak Shores is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,764. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2011. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $545,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
+80%vs 2011
vs 187 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+80%vs 2011
vs 37 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
−3%vs 2011
vs 51.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
106172238304370201020202024Oak Shores
2024128
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,764
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $97,639 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,092
−8%vs 2011
vs $44,498 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
−14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food24.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services22.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration22.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $466,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−47.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
85.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
8.3
+73%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(293)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(31)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(85)
Diversity Score
25
+100%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.9%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
Female
56.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.7%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Shores, California?

Oak Shores, California has about 337 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Shores, California?

The typical household in Oak Shores, California earns about $65,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Shores, California expensive?

In Oak Shores, California, the median home is worth about $545,000.

How educated are people in Oak Shores, California?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Shores, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Shores, California?

About 7.4% of people in Oak Shores, California live below the federal poverty line.

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