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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oceanside

California · 161,029 residents · 41.268 sq mi
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Oceanside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,301. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value is $185,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

161,029
+25%since 1990
from 128,398 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,902 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 3,111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+7%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
124K138K152K166K180K1990201020202024Oceanside
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,301
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,453 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,329
+40%since 1990
from $14,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$185,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $651 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
37.9% rent
4.0
−21%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(96,214)
Black7.9%(10,162)
Hispanic / Latino22%(28,198)
Asian6.2%(7,927)
Diversity Score71.9%(92,318)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(86,310)
Black5.9%(9,504)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(48,691)
Asian5.4%(8,623)
Diversity Score71.8%(115,573)
72
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceanside, California?

Oceanside, California has about 161,029 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oceanside, California?

The typical household in Oceanside, California earns about $46,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceanside, California expensive?

In Oceanside, California, the median home is worth about $185,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanside, California?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oceanside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceanside, California?

About 11.6% of people in Oceanside, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceanside, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceanside, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,631 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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