Oceanside, CA Demographics

A map of Oceanside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	73,314	78,444	42.6%	45.1%
Hispanic	64,577	63,316	37.5%	36.4%
Asian	14,188	12,759	8.2%	7.3%
Multiracial	10,873	9,674	6.3%	5.6%
Black	7,175	6,456	4.2%	3.7%
Native American/Other	2,115	3,419	1.2%	2.0%

Oceanside, California has an estimated population of 172,242, a slight decrease from the 174,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% White, 37.5% Hispanic, 8.2% Asian, 6.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oceanside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oceanside has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Oceanside, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oceanside is ranked the 29th 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). Oceanside was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oceanside's White Population

73,314 residents of Oceanside, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oceanside is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oceanside ranks 1005th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Oceanside's population has decreased from 45.1% to 42.6%.

Oceanside is more White than neighboring Vista (36.2% White). Oceanside is less White than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (46.2% White), Camp Pendleton Mainside (45% White), Carlsbad (65.7% White), and Bonsall (60.4% White).

Oceanside's Black Population

7,175 residents of Oceanside, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oceanside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oceanside ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Oceanside's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

Oceanside is more Black than neighboring Vista (2.7% Black), Carlsbad (1.3% Black), and Bonsall (1% Black). Oceanside is less Black than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (6.8% Black), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (8.6% Black).

Oceanside's Asian Population

14,188 residents of Oceanside, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oceanside is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oceanside ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Asian residents' share of Oceanside's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.2%.

Oceanside is more Asian than neighboring Vista (5.6% Asian), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.1% Asian), Carlsbad (8% Asian), and Bonsall (2.7% Asian). Oceanside is less Asian than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (8.8% Asian).

Oceanside's Hispanic Population

64,577 residents of Oceanside, or 37.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oceanside is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oceanside ranks 536th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oceanside's population has increased from 36.4% to 37.5%.

Oceanside is more Hispanic than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (30.1% Hispanic), Camp Pendleton Mainside (35.9% Hispanic), Carlsbad (17.4% Hispanic), and Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic). Oceanside is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista (49.4% Hispanic).

Oceanside's Native American/Other Population

2,115 residents of Oceanside, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oceanside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oceanside ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oceanside's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Oceanside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carlsbad (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0% Native American/Other). Oceanside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vista (1.3% Native American/Other), Camp Pendleton South (2.1% Native American/Other), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (1.6% Native American/Other).

Oceanside's Multiracial Population

10,873 residents of Oceanside, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oceanside is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oceanside ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oceanside's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.3%.

Oceanside is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista (4.9% Multiracial), Camp Pendleton South (6% Multiracial), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4.7% Multiracial), and Bonsall (5.3% Multiracial). Oceanside is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (6.8% 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.