Oceanside, CA Demographics

A map of Oceanside's Population by Race

Oceanside, California had a population of 174,068 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 3.7% Black, 7.3% Asian, 36.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oceanside, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is the 29th most populous. 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's White Population

78,444 residents of Oceanside identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Oceanside slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #1002 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more White than neighboring Vista (36.1% White). Oceanside is less White than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (51.8% White), Camp Pendleton Mainside (50.8% White), Carlsbad (69% White), and Bonsall (63.5% White).

Oceanside's Black Population

6,456 residents of Oceanside identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Black than neighboring Vista (2.4% Black), Carlsbad (1.1% Black), and Bonsall (1.6% Black). Oceanside is less Black than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (8.4% Black), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (10.2% Black).

Oceanside's Asian Population

12,759 residents of Oceanside identify as Asian, or 7.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oceanside slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #378 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Asian than neighboring Vista (5.1% Asian), Camp Pendleton South (3.2% Asian), Camp Pendleton Mainside (4% Asian), and Bonsall (4.2% Asian). Oceanside is less Asian than neighboring Carlsbad (7.8% Asian).

Oceanside's Hispanic Population

63,316 residents of Oceanside identify as Hispanic, or 36.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #534 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Hispanic than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (28.8% Hispanic), Camp Pendleton Mainside (30% Hispanic), Carlsbad (15.1% Hispanic), and Bonsall (24.1% Hispanic). Oceanside is less Hispanic than neighboring Vista (50.6% Hispanic).

Oceanside's Native American/Other Population

3,419 residents of Oceanside identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #395 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vista (1.4% Native American/Other), Camp Pendleton South (1.9% Native American/Other), Carlsbad (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0.9% Native American/Other). Oceanside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Pendleton Mainside (2.4% Native American/Other).

Oceanside's Multiracial Population

9,674 residents of Oceanside identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Oceanside is ranked #570 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista (4.4% Multiracial), and Camp Pendleton Mainside (2.6% Multiracial). Oceanside is less Multiracial than neighboring Camp Pendleton South (6% Multiracial), Carlsbad (6% Multiracial), and Bonsall (5.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.