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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oceanside

New York · 32,423 residents · 4.93 sq mi
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Oceanside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $211,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

32,423
−1%vs 2000
vs 32,733 in 2000
1990 – 2024
6,577 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 6,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Oceanside
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,875
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,719 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,961
−24%vs 2000
vs $30,245 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$211,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $238,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$815
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $962 in 2000
US average: $450
88.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
11.7% rent
3.9
+24%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(31,661)
Black0.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,108)
Asian1.3%(422)
Other0.7%(239)
Diversity Score13.4%(4,341)
13
−31%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceanside, New York?

Oceanside, New York has about 32,423 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oceanside, New York earns about $53,875 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 $211,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanside, New York?

About 31.3% 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 2.7% of people in Oceanside, New York 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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