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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oceanside

New York · 32,733 residents · 4.93 sq mi
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Oceanside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,719. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $238,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,733
+1%since 1990
from 32,423 in 1990
1990 – 2024
6,640 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 6,577 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+7%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Oceanside
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,719
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,245
+32%since 1990
from $22,961 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$238,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$962
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $815 in 1990
US average: $602
88.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
11.7% rent
3.1
−20%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(31,661)
Black0.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,108)
Asian1.3%(422)
Diversity Score13.4%(4,341)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(29,784)
Black0.5%(173)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,931)
Asian1.8%(590)
Diversity Score19.4%(6,347)
19
+45%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 30.4 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, New York?

Oceanside, New York has about 32,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oceanside, New York earns about $75,719 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 $238,400, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanside, New York?

About 36.2% 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 3.5% of people in Oceanside, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceanside, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceanside, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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