Oceanside, NY Demographics

A map of Oceanside's Population by Race

Oceanside, New York had a population of 32,637 in 2020. It was 77.4% White, 2.0% Black, 3.6% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.4% 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 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is the 38th 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

25,259 residents of Oceanside identify as White, or 77.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Oceanside considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #877 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more White than neighboring Barnum Island (68% White), East Rockaway (76.7% White), and Island Park (55.4% White). Oceanside is less White than neighboring Bay Park (83.4% White), and Rockville Centre (78.1% White).

Oceanside's Black Population

658 residents of Oceanside identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oceanside slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #502 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is less Black than neighboring Barnum Island (2.7% Black), Rockville Centre (5.1% Black), East Rockaway (2.9% Black), and Island Park (3% Black).

Oceanside's Asian Population

1,181 residents of Oceanside identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oceanside slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #331 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Asian than neighboring Bay Park (1.3% Asian), Rockville Centre (2.4% Asian), and East Rockaway (3.2% Asian). Oceanside is less Asian than neighboring Barnum Island (6% Asian), and Island Park (4.1% Asian).

Oceanside's Hispanic Population

4,529 residents of Oceanside identify as Hispanic, or 13.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oceanside slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #248 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Park (10.8% Hispanic), and Rockville Centre (11.6% Hispanic). Oceanside is less Hispanic than neighboring Barnum Island (19.5% Hispanic), East Rockaway (14.3% Hispanic), and Island Park (33.4% Hispanic).

Oceanside's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Oceanside identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Rockville Centre (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Rockaway (0.5% Native American/Other). Oceanside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barnum Island (1.5% Native American/Other), and Island Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Oceanside's Multiracial Population

773 residents of Oceanside identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oceanside roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Oceanside is ranked #1005 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oceanside is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Park (1.9% Multiracial), and Rockville Centre (2.3% Multiracial). Oceanside is less Multiracial than neighboring East Rockaway (2.5% Multiracial), and Island Park (2.5% Multiracial).

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