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Oceanside

New York · 31,639 residents · 4.93 sq mi
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Oceanside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,560. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $634,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,639
−3%since 2000
from 32,733 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,418 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 6,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Oceanside
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,560
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,220
+109%since 2000
from $30,245 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+4%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$634,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,227
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+35%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(29,784)
Black0.5%(173)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,931)
Asian1.8%(590)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(6,347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(24,207)
Black1.5%(460)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(5,157)
Asian3.9%(1,223)
Other1.9%(592)
Diversity Score48.2%(15,266)
Diversity Score
48
+149%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceanside, New York?

Oceanside, New York has about 31,639 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oceanside, New York?

The typical household in Oceanside, New York earns about $149,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceanside, New York expensive?

In Oceanside, New York, the median home is worth about $634,300, and the typical rent is about $2,227 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanside, New York?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oceanside, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceanside, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Oceanside, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceanside, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceanside, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 784 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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