Demographics & People — Oceano, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,098 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,200 |
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| Median Age | 46.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,073 |
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| Family Households | 1,567 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4946 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,657 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 56 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,032 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,132 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,059 |
| Other groups | 2,632 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,874 |
| German | 1,077 |
| English | 949 |
| Irish | 715 |
| Russian | 190 |
| Dutch | 179 |
| Scottish | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 4,745 |
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| Spanish | 1,849 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,693 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 791 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,681 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.3% |
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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 Oceano, California.
