Oakhurst is a CDP located in Madera County California. Oakhurst has a 2024 population of 5,365. Oakhurst is currently growing at a rate of 3.49% annually but its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakhurst is $99,718 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median age in Oakhurst is 55.4 years: 58.2 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakhurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,344 | 87.65% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 217 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,108 | 2.35 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 933 | 2.83 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 759 | 1.24 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 307 | 3.42 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 109 | 2.97 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 4.86% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 583 | 14.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 411 | 10.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,095 | 28.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 4.5% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 29.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,228 | 2,940 | 815 |
| Hispanic | 470 | 409 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 202 | 55 |
| Other Race | 192 | 137 | 10 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $35,726 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $88,125 | $76,755 |
| High School Graduate | $21,458 | $0 | $11,815 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $71,157 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,005 | $50,972 | $23,933 |
| Some College | $27,306 | $32,212 | $22,300 |
$32,005
Average Earnings
$50,972
Average Male
$23,933
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.15% of Oakhurst residents speak only English, while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,094 | 571 | 13.95% |
| Hispanic | 587 | 59 | 10.05% |
| Multiple | 337 | 47 | 13.95% |
| Asian | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
| Other | 217 | 12 | 5.53% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.77%
Male Poverty Rate
16.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakhurst is Asian, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakhurst is Other, with 5.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.63% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.83% |
| Male Employed | 5.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,270 | $103,835 |
| Households | $76,606 | $99,718 |
| Married Families | $110,433 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,897 | $84,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
422
Number of Veterans
401
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Korea | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 11.57% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.44%
Born in Oakhurst
93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
93.7% of Oakhurst residents were born in the United States, with 70.44% having been born in California. 3.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,365 | 181 | 3.49% |
| 2023 | 5,184 | 181 | 3.62% |
| 2022 | 5,003 | -269 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 5,272 | -133 | -2.46% |
| 2020 | 5,405 | 1,959 | 56.85% |
| 2019 | 3,446 | 22 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 3,424 | -181 | -5.02% |
| 2017 | 3,605 | 773 | 27.3% |
| 2016 | 2,832 | 200 | 7.6% |
| 2015 | 2,632 | 150 | 6.04% |
| 2014 | 2,482 | 200 | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 2,282 | -295 | -11.45% |
| 2012 | 2,577 | -437 | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 3,014 | 185 | 6.54% |
| 2010 | 2,829 | 0 | 0% |