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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oceana

West Virginia · 1,791 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Oceana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,484. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,300. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,791
+16%vs 2000
vs 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,386 / sq mi
+16%vs 2000
vs 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−17%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oceana
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,484
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,273 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,909
−25%vs 2000
vs $11,925 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $186 in 2000
US average: $450
67.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
2.8
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(13)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(12)
1
−15%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−20%vs 2000
vs 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oceana, West Virginia?

Oceana, West Virginia has about 1,791 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oceana, West Virginia?

The typical household in Oceana, West Virginia earns about $16,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceana, West Virginia expensive?

In Oceana, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Oceana, West Virginia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oceana, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceana, West Virginia?

About 30.7% of people in Oceana, West Virginia 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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