Oceanside, NY Demographics

A map of Oceanside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,207	25,259	76.5%	77.4%
Hispanic	5,157	4,529	16.3%	13.9%
Asian	1,223	1,181	3.9%	3.6%
Multiracial	503	773	1.6%	2.4%
Black	460	658	1.5%	2.0%
Native American/Other	89	237	0.3%	0.7%

Oceanside, New York has an estimated population of 31,639, a decrease from the 32,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.3% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 37.9% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oceanside is ranked the 43rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oceanside's White Population

24,207 residents of Oceanside, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oceanside is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oceanside ranks 879th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Oceanside's population has decreased from 77.4% to 76.5%.

Oceanside is more White than neighboring Barnum Island (74.4% White), Bay Park (73% White), and Island Park (69.4% White). Oceanside is less White than neighboring Rockville Centre (77% White), and East Rockaway (79.6% White).

Oceanside's Black Population

460 residents of Oceanside, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oceanside is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oceanside ranks 511th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Black residents' share of Oceanside's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Oceanside is more Black than neighboring Island Park (0.3% Black). Oceanside is less Black than neighboring Barnum Island (4.1% Black), Bay Park (4.3% Black), Rockville Centre (4.9% Black), and East Rockaway (3.8% Black).

Oceanside's Asian Population

1,223 residents of Oceanside, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oceanside is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oceanside ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Oceanside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Oceanside is more Asian than neighboring Barnum Island (1.5% Asian), Bay Park (0% Asian), East Rockaway (1.3% Asian), and Island Park (1.7% Asian). Oceanside is less Asian than neighboring Rockville Centre (5.6% Asian).

Oceanside's Hispanic Population

5,157 residents of Oceanside, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oceanside is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oceanside ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oceanside's population has increased from 13.9% to 16.3%.

Oceanside is more Hispanic than neighboring Barnum Island (9.9% Hispanic), Rockville Centre (9.6% Hispanic), and East Rockaway (13.1% Hispanic). Oceanside is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay Park (21.5% Hispanic), and Island Park (23.6% Hispanic).

Oceanside's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Oceanside, or 0.3% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oceanside ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oceanside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Oceanside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Park (0% Native American/Other), and East Rockaway (0.2% Native American/Other). Oceanside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barnum Island (7.2% Native American/Other), Rockville Centre (0.9% Native American/Other), and Island Park (1.4% Native American/Other).

Oceanside's Multiracial Population

503 residents of Oceanside, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oceanside is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oceanside ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oceanside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Oceanside's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Oceanside is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Park (1.2% Multiracial). Oceanside is less Multiracial than neighboring Barnum Island (2.8% Multiracial), Rockville Centre (2% Multiracial), East Rockaway (2% Multiracial), and Island Park (3.7% 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.