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Oasis

California · 4,468 residents · 19.637 sq mi
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Oasis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,946. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,468
+56%since 2019
from 2,857 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+56%since 2019
from 145 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
26.0
−18%since 2019
from 31.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K4K5K6K7K201020202024Oasis
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,946
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $19,457 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,216
+15%since 2019
from $9,735 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing77.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction77.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,100
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $607 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
54.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(69)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino95%(2,713)
Asian1.9%(55)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score12.2%(347)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(30)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino95.8%(4,280)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0.9%(40)
Diversity Score6%(266)
Diversity Score
6
−51%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
24.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−4%since 2019
from 21.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
42.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
56.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oasis, California?

Oasis, California has about 4,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oasis, California?

The typical household in Oasis, California earns about $17,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oasis, California expensive?

In Oasis, California, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Oasis, California?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oasis, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oasis, California?

About 53.5% of people in Oasis, California live below the federal poverty line.

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