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Oak Valley

New Jersey · 3,483 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Oak Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,712. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,483
−7%since 2000
from 3,747 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,990 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Oak Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,712
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,746 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,255
+32%since 2000
from $19,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,490
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,446)
Black3.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(84)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(614)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,187)
Black2.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(107)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other1.6%(57)
Diversity Score19.6%(683)
Diversity Score
20
+20%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

Oak Valley, New Jersey has about 3,483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

The typical household in Oak Valley, New Jersey earns about $73,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Valley, New Jersey expensive?

In Oak Valley, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $196,100, and the typical rent is about $1,490 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Valley, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

About 5.0% of people in Oak Valley, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Valley, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Valley, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 572 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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