Editing Oakhurst, California (section)

==Demographics==
[[File:Oakhurst, California.JPG|thumb|250px|right|[[Raley's Supermarkets|Raley's]] shopping center in Oakhurst]]
Oakhurst, California, has experienced notable demographic and socio-economic transformations between the 2000 and 2020 census periods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0652764|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715032127/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0652764|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Oakhurst CDP|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> The population more than doubled from 2,868 to 5,945, with a significant increase in households and a shift towards a younger age demographic. While remaining predominantly White, the community saw fluctuations in its Hispanic or Latino population, rising from 9.94% in 2000 to 16.7% in 2010, and then slightly decreasing to 12.0% by 2020. Socio-economic developments included a substantial rise in median household income from $27,679 to $73,333, alongside high rates of educational attainment and technological adoption. Despite these socio-economic improvements, challenges in poverty rates and health insurance coverage persist, reflecting ongoing issues within the community.

The growth of short-term rental platforms like [[Airbnb]] has influenced the housing market. As more property owners opt for short-term rentals due to higher potential earnings, the availability of long-term rental housing has decreased.<ref>{{cite news |last=Romero |first=Ezra David |title=Near Yosemite "It's Neighbor Warring Against Neighbor" Over Short-Term Rentals |url=https://www.kvpr.org/business-economy/2017-09-05/near-yosemite-its-neighbor-warring-against-neighbor-over-short-term-rentals |access-date=August 16, 2024 |publisher=KVPR |date=September 5, 2017}}</ref> This shift has contributed to increased competition and rising rental prices for residents, prompting discussions about potential regulations to balance tourism benefits with the community's housing needs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lurie |first=George |title=Rental Market Being Squeezed By Home-Sharing Apps Like Airbnb |url=https://sierranewsonline.com/rental-market-being-squeezed-by-home-sharing-apps-like-airbnb/ |access-date=August 16, 2024 |publisher=Sierra News Online |date=May 6, 2019}}</ref>

===2020===
According to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the CDP has a population of 5,945 across 2,180 households. The community is diverse, with distinct demographic segments: children under five make up 3.1% of the population, those under 18 comprise 18.2%, and seniors 65 and older represent 25.6%. Women are the majority, making up 56.5% of the residents.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

Racially, 87.8% of the population is White. Other groups include Black or African American (0.3%), American Indian and Alaska Native (0.2%), Asian (1.8%), and those identifying with two or more races (7.7%). Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, with non-Hispanic Whites at 83.0%.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

The community includes 357 veterans and has a 5.7% foreign-born population, highlighting some cultural diversity. Housing predominantly consists of owner-occupied units, with a 79.9% ownership rate and a median value of $369,900. Monthly housing costs average $2,189 for owners with mortgages and $637 for those without. Median rent is $1,303.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

Households average 2.29 persons, with 87.2% of residents living in the same house for at least one year. Additionally, 10.5% of households speak a non-English language at home.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

Technological use is widespread, with 92.4% of households owning a computer and 85.9% having broadband internet. Education levels are high: 91.3% have a high school diploma, and 29.4% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

Regarding health, 18.1% of those under 65 have a disability, and 8.3% lack health insurance. Employment is robust, with 57.9% of those 16 and older in the workforce, showing equal participation by women.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>

Financially, the median household income is $73,333, with a per capita income of $44,763. The poverty rate is at 16.2%.<ref name="Oakhurst CDP, California"/>