Demographics & People — Oceanside, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 172,542 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~171,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 61,417 |
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| Family Households | 41,833 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5899 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91,335 |
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| Black or African American | 7,305 |
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| Asian | 12,779 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 66,506 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 83,225 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 65,501 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 55,628 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 33,221 |
| German | 17,520 |
| Irish | 13,827 |
| English | 13,579 |
| Italian | 7,777 |
| American | 4,591 |
| European | 4,118 |
Language
| English Only | 108,007 |
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| Spanish | 41,435 |
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| Population 5+ | 162,618 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 12,825 |
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| Population 18+ | 132,920 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oceanside, California.
