Oakhurst is a CDP located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Oakhurst has a 2024 population of 3,898. Oakhurst is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually but its population has increased by 12.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakhurst is $151,362 with a poverty rate of 1.34%. The median age in Oakhurst is 37 years: 37.6 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakhurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,206 | 81.95% |
| Two or more races | 457 | 11.68% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,224 | 3.19 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 875 | 3.55 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.04 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 101 | 3.99 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 77 | 2.88 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 2.32% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 681 | 27.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 17.33% |
| High School Graduate | 590 | 23.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.52% |
| Some College | 523 | 20.88% |
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 | 1,991 | 1,920 | 800 |
| 2+ Races | 309 | 309 | 242 |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 46 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,412 | $92,019 | $80,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,813 | $101,563 | $82,500 |
| High School Graduate | $59,355 | $88,922 | $53,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $69,754 | $84,205 | $59,777 |
| Some College | $58,783 | $59,628 | $57,031 |
$69,754
Average Earnings
$84,205
Average Male
$59,777
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.91% of Oakhurst residents speak only English, while 14.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,083 | 37 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 14 | 8.54% |
| Multiple | 412 | 14 | 3.4% |
| Black | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
1.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.16%
Male Poverty Rate
2.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakhurst is Hispanic, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakhurst is Black, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.41% |
| High School | 0.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.42% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,594 | $157,016 |
| Households | $130,313 | $151,362 |
| Married Families | $141,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $66,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 3.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
67.54%
Born in Oakhurst
90.93%
Native Born
9.07%
Foreign Born
4.17%
Non Citizen
4.91%
Naturalized
90.93% of Oakhurst residents were born in the United States, with 67.54% having been born in New Jersey. 4.17% 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 | 3,898 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 3,905 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 3,912 | 102 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 3,810 | 330 | 9.48% |
| 2020 | 3,480 | -324 | -8.52% |
| 2019 | 3,804 | 353 | 10.23% |
| 2018 | 3,451 | -81 | -2.29% |
| 2017 | 3,532 | -110 | -3.02% |
| 2016 | 3,642 | -85 | -2.28% |
| 2015 | 3,727 | -177 | -4.53% |
| 2014 | 3,904 | -170 | -4.17% |
| 2013 | 4,074 | -89 | -2.14% |
| 2012 | 4,163 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 4,159 | 164 | 4.11% |
| 2010 | 3,995 | 0 | 0% |