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Oakhurst

California · 5,945 residents · 33.45 sq mi
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Oakhurst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,077 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,300. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,945
+107%since 2000
from 2,868 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+16%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Oakhurst
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,220
+85%since 2000
from $16,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+13%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,422)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(285)
Asian1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(755)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,477)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(845)
Asian1.8%(108)
Other2.5%(151)
Diversity Score42%(2,495)
Diversity Score
42
+59%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakhurst, California?

Oakhurst, California has about 5,945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakhurst, California?

The typical household in Oakhurst, California earns about $53,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakhurst, California expensive?

In Oakhurst, California, the median home is worth about $290,300, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Oakhurst, California?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oakhurst, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakhurst, California?

About 22.4% of people in Oakhurst, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakhurst, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakhurst, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,337 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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