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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oceano

California · 6,169 residents · 1.536 sq mi
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Oceano has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,357. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,091 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $148,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,169
−15%vs 2000
vs 7,260 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,016 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 4,727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Oceano
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,357
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,014 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,706
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$148,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$544
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $670 in 2000
US average: $450
55.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
45.0% rent
5.9
+61%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(3,548)
Black0.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(3,240)
Asian1.6%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(4,746)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,190)
Black0.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(2,205)
Asian3%(185)
Other12.1%(748)
Diversity Score67.3%(4,149)
67
+3%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceano, California?

Oceano, California has about 6,169 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oceano, California?

The typical household in Oceano, California earns about $25,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceano, California expensive?

In Oceano, California, the median home is worth about $148,500, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Oceano, California?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oceano, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceano, California?

About 15.1% of people in Oceano, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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