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Oceana

West Virginia · 1,394 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 $30,032. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,394
−10%since 2000
from 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,079 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oceana
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,032
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,544
+14%since 2000
from $11,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing26%
US avg: 0.5%
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,352)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.2%(72)
Diversity Score14.6%(204)
Diversity Score
15
+1701%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceana, West Virginia?

Oceana, West Virginia has about 1,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oceana, West Virginia earns about $30,032 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Oceana, West Virginia?

About 6.3% 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 22.6% of people in Oceana, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceana, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceana, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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