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Oceanside

California · 167,086 residents · 41.268 sq mi
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Oceanside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167,086
+4%since 2000
from 161,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,049 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
124K138K152K166K180K1990201020202024Oceanside
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,577
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,301 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,639
+36%since 2000
from $20,329 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+69%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(86,310)
Black5.9%(9,504)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(48,691)
Asian5.4%(8,623)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.8%(115,573)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(80,849)
Black4.2%(7,101)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(59,947)
Asian6.4%(10,638)
Other4.7%(7,839)
Diversity Score78.2%(130,723)
Diversity Score
78
+9%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceanside, California?

Oceanside, California has about 167,086 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oceanside, California?

The typical household in Oceanside, California earns about $63,577 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 $429,700, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanside, California?

About 24.9% 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 10.1% 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 38,688 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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