Oceano, CA Demographics

A map of Oceano's Population by Race

Oceano, California has an estimated population of 7,128, a less than 1% change from the 7,183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.3% White, 36.0% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oceano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oceano has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oceano, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oceano is ranked the 576th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oceano was ranked the 570th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oceano's White Population

3,945 residents of Oceano, or 55.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oceano is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oceano ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's White population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Oceano's population has increased from 45.1% to 55.3%.

Oceano is more White than neighboring Grover Beach (53.7% White), and Callender (52% White). Oceano is less White than neighboring Arroyo Grande (67.7% White), Los Berros (72.4% White), and Pismo Beach (79.2% White).

Oceano's Black Population

64 residents of Oceano, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oceano is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oceano ranks 864th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Oceano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Oceano is more Black than neighboring Arroyo Grande (0.3% Black), Los Berros (0% Black), and Pismo Beach (0.5% Black). Oceano is less Black than neighboring Grover Beach (1.4% Black), and Callender (5.4% Black).

Oceano's Asian Population

69 residents of Oceano, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oceano is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oceano ranks 886th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Asian residents' share of Oceano's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Oceano is less Asian than neighboring Grover Beach (2.9% Asian), Arroyo Grande (3.8% Asian), Callender (6.7% Asian), Los Berros (3.4% Asian), and Pismo Beach (3% Asian).

Oceano's Hispanic Population

2,568 residents of Oceano, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oceano is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oceano ranks 421st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oceano's population has decreased from 46.8% to 36.0%.

Oceano is more Hispanic than neighboring Arroyo Grande (21% Hispanic), Callender (29.2% Hispanic), Los Berros (24.1% Hispanic), and Pismo Beach (10.8% Hispanic). Oceano is less Hispanic than neighboring Grover Beach (38.1% Hispanic).

Oceano's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Oceano, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oceano is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oceano ranks 796th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oceano's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Oceano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Berros (0% Native American/Other). Oceano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grover Beach (1.9% Native American/Other), Arroyo Grande (0.4% Native American/Other), Callender (1.7% Native American/Other), and Pismo Beach (3.7% Native American/Other).

Oceano's Multiracial Population

474 residents of Oceano, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oceano is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oceano ranks 891st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oceano's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.6%.

Oceano is more Multiracial than neighboring Grover Beach (2% Multiracial), Callender (5% Multiracial), Los Berros (0% Multiracial), and Pismo Beach (2.9% Multiracial). Oceano is less Multiracial than neighboring Arroyo Grande (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.