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Oceano

California · 7,183 residents · 1.536 sq mi
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Oceano has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $396,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,183
−1%since 2000
from 7,260 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,676 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+27%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Oceano
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,261
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,622
+85%since 2000
from $16,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(3,241)
Black0.8%(55)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(3,359)
Asian1.8%(130)
Other3.5%(254)
Diversity Score69.8%(5,016)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceano, California?

Oceano, California has about 7,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oceano, California?

The typical household in Oceano, California earns about $66,261 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 $396,400, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Oceano, California?

About 16.2% 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 11.1% of people in Oceano, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceano, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceano, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,014 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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