Oakhurst, NJ Demographics

A map of Oakhurst's Population by Race

Oakhurst, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,538, a large decrease from the 4,069 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 13.3% Multiracial, 6.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 33.1% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakhurst is ranked the 359th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakhurst's White Population

2,676 residents of Oakhurst, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakhurst is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Oakhurst ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's White population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 81.1% to 75.6%.

Oakhurst is less White than neighboring Wanamassa (92.4% White), Interlaken (93.2% White), West Long Branch (76.9% White), Deal (80% White), and Allenhurst (77.4% White).

Oakhurst's Black Population

120 residents of Oakhurst, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakhurst is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Oakhurst ranks 505th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.5%. Black residents' share of Oakhurst's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.4%.

Oakhurst is more Black than neighboring Wanamassa (0% Black), Interlaken (0% Black), Deal (1.9% Black), and Allenhurst (0% Black). Oakhurst is less Black than neighboring West Long Branch (5.2% Black).

Oakhurst's Asian Population

11 residents of Oakhurst, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakhurst is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Oakhurst ranks 337th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Asian population has declined by an estimated 92.4%. Asian residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.3%.

Oakhurst is less Asian than neighboring Wanamassa (2.2% Asian), Interlaken (0.6% Asian), West Long Branch (1.3% Asian), Deal (1.6% Asian), and Allenhurst (1.1% Asian).

Oakhurst's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Oakhurst, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakhurst is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Oakhurst ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakhurst's population has decreased from 9.1% to 6.6%.

Oakhurst is more Hispanic than neighboring Wanamassa (4.5% Hispanic), and Interlaken (3.5% Hispanic). Oakhurst is less Hispanic than neighboring West Long Branch (9.1% Hispanic), Deal (15.5% Hispanic), and Allenhurst (9.3% Hispanic).

Oakhurst's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Oakhurst, or 0.8% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakhurst ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakhurst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Oakhurst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wanamassa (0% Native American/Other), Interlaken (0% Native American/Other), Deal (0.1% Native American/Other), and Allenhurst (0% Native American/Other). Oakhurst is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Long Branch (1.8% Native American/Other).

Oakhurst's Multiracial Population

470 residents of Oakhurst, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakhurst is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oakhurst ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakhurst's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 207.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakhurst's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.3%.

Oakhurst is more Multiracial than neighboring Wanamassa (0.8% Multiracial), Interlaken (2.7% Multiracial), West Long Branch (5.7% Multiracial), Deal (0.9% Multiracial), and Allenhurst (12.2% 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.