Oakhurst, CA Demographics

A map of Oakhurst's Population by Race

Oakhurst, California has an estimated population of 6,091, a slight increase from the 5,945 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 21.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakhurst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakhurst has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakhurst, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakhurst is ranked the 613th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oakhurst was ranked the 615th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakhurst's White Population

4,276 residents of Oakhurst, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakhurst is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oakhurst ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 75.3% to 70.2%.

Oakhurst is more White than neighboring Fish Camp (0% White). Oakhurst is less White than neighboring Bass Lake (91.4% White), Ahwahnee (82.3% White), Nipinnawasee (71.3% White), and Coarsegold (82.1% White).

Oakhurst's Black Population

144 residents of Oakhurst, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakhurst is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oakhurst ranks 1261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Black population has grown by an estimated 928.6%. Black residents' share of Oakhurst's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.4%.

Oakhurst is more Black than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Black), Ahwahnee (0.3% Black), Nipinnawasee (0% Black), Fish Camp (0% Black), and Coarsegold (1.8% Black).

Oakhurst's Asian Population

82 residents of Oakhurst, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakhurst is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oakhurst ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Asian residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Oakhurst is more Asian than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Asian), Ahwahnee (1.2% Asian), Nipinnawasee (0% Asian), and Fish Camp (0% Asian).

Oakhurst's Hispanic Population

1,325 residents of Oakhurst, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakhurst is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oakhurst ranks 1067th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakhurst's population has increased from 14.2% to 21.8%.

Oakhurst is more Hispanic than neighboring Bass Lake (6% Hispanic), Ahwahnee (11% Hispanic), Nipinnawasee (14.5% Hispanic), Fish Camp (0% Hispanic), and Coarsegold (9.7% Hispanic).

Oakhurst's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Oakhurst, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakhurst is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakhurst ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.2%.

Oakhurst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bass Lake (0% Native American/Other), Nipinnawasee (0% Native American/Other), and Fish Camp (0% Native American/Other). Oakhurst is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ahwahnee (0.3% Native American/Other), and Coarsegold (1.1% Native American/Other).

Oakhurst's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Oakhurst, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakhurst is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oakhurst ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.1%.

Oakhurst is more Multiracial than neighboring Bass Lake (2.6% Multiracial), Fish Camp (0% Multiracial), and Coarsegold (4% Multiracial). Oakhurst is less Multiracial than neighboring Ahwahnee (4.9% Multiracial), and Nipinnawasee (14.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.