Oakhurst, New Jersey facts for kids
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Oakhurst, New Jersey
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Location of Oakhurst in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Oakhurst, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Oakhurst, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Oakhurst, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Ocean |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,069 |
| • Density | 2,525.76/sq mi (975.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07755
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| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-53790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389604 |
Oakhurst is a small community located in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a specific area the government counts for population. In 2010, about 3,995 people lived here.
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Geography of Oakhurst
Oakhurst covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. The community is located about 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
Population and People in Oakhurst
The number of people living in Oakhurst has changed a bit over the years.
- In 1990, there were 4,130 people.
- In 2000, the population was 4,152.
- By 2010, it was 3,995.
- In 2020, the population grew slightly to 4,069.
Oakhurst in 2010
The 2010 United States census found 3,995 people living in Oakhurst. There were 1,372 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (68.1%) were married couples. About 35.5% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The median age of people in Oakhurst was 42.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42.5, and half were older.
Getting Around Oakhurst
You can travel to and from Oakhurst using public transportation. New Jersey Transit offers train service on the North Jersey Coast Line at the nearby Elberon station. There are also local bus routes, the 832 and 837, that serve the area.
Famous People from Oakhurst
Many interesting people have connections to Oakhurst. Here are a few:
- Lou Barbaro (1916–1976) was a professional golfer.
- Michelle Davidson (born 1970) is a talented swimmer. She is known for long-distance, open water swimming and has completed the "Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming." This includes swimming across the English Channel and the Catalina Channel, and swimming all the way around Manhattan Island.
- Norma Eberhardt (1929–2011) was an actress.
- Rowland Hughes (1896–1957) was an important government official. He served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1954 to 1956.
- Chris Malachowsky (born around 1958) is an electrical engineer. He was one of the people who helped start the computer graphics company Nvidia.
- Kenny Pickett (born 1998) is an American football quarterback. He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL draft.
- Jeffrey K. Tulis (born 1950) is a political scientist. He is known for his work on American politics and political theory.
See also
In Spanish: Oakhurst (Nueva Jersey) para niños
