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Oakhurst

Texas · 266 residents · 1.543 sq mi
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Population has grown 16% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
+16%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
01382764145521990201020202024Oakhurst
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,345
+96%since 2000
from $15,987 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+53.7 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+221%since 2010
from 0.103 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
36.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2010
from 85.1% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
82.0%
+82.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oakhurst on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(188)
Black14.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+50.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.2%
+93.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2010
from 65.2% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2011
from 88.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−64.7 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2010
from 41.0% in 2010
Female
59.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2010
from 59.0% in 2010
Foreign born
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakhurst, Texas?

Oakhurst, Texas has about 266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Oakhurst, Texas?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oakhurst, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakhurst, Texas?

About 30.1% of people in Oakhurst, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakhurst, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakhurst, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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