Oceanside, CA Census Data
The 29th largest city in California by population · 188 cities ranked
Oceanside is the 29th largest city in California by population and ranks 105th of 188 for median household income. With 172,542 residents, it has a lower poverty rate than 129 other California cities. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
172,542
50.4% male · 49.6% female
Median Age
38.1
0.6 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$93,724
$15,186 above the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.3%
0.7% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 86.5%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
4.3% below the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 9.1%
Broadband Access
97.6%
7.9% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$702,000
Median rent: $2,207 · 58% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor force participation: 60.6%
Per Capita Income
$43,993
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
9.4%
Disability rate: 12.2%
How Oceanside Compares to Other California Cities
Rankings among all 188 California cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 29th of 188 | Top 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 105th of 188 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 59th of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 91st of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Home Value | 91st of 188 | Top half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Oceanside, CA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oceanside, CA?
The population of Oceanside, CA is 172,542 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 38.1 years.
What is the median household income in Oceanside?
The median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724, above the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $43,993.
What is the poverty rate in Oceanside?
The poverty rate in Oceanside, CA is 8.1%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 9.1% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Oceanside residents have a college degree?
34.3% of adults (25+) in Oceanside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 86.5% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Oceanside?
The median home value in Oceanside, CA is $702,000. Median rent is $2,207 per month, with 58% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Oceanside?
Oceanside's population is 52.9% White, 4.2% Black, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.4% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Oceanside rank among California cities?
Oceanside is the 29th largest city in California by population, the 105th highest for median household income, the 59th lowest for poverty rate, the 91st highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 188 ranked California cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Oceanside?
The unemployment rate in Oceanside, CA is 5.4%, with a labor force participation rate of 60.6%. Per capita income is $43,993.
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