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Oak Valley

New Jersey · 3,497 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Oak Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,311. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,497
−7%since 2000
from 3,747 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,010 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Oak Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,311
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,785
+45%since 2000
from $19,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,935)
Black3.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(214)
Asian1.4%(49)
Other0.9%(31)
Diversity Score28.1%(982)
Diversity Score
28
+72%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

Oak Valley, New Jersey has about 3,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Valley, New Jersey earns about $82,311 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 $169,500.

How educated are people in Oak Valley, New Jersey?

About 15.8% 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 18.2% 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 558 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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