Oceano is a CDP located in San Luis Obispo County California. Oceano has a 2024 population of 7,287. Oceano is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -4.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,601 in 2020.
The average household income in Oceano is $87,434 with a poverty rate of 17.05%. The median age in Oceano is 46.4 years: 44.1 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oceano was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,657 | 65.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,223 | 17.23% |
| Other race | 1,057 | 14.89% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,073 | 2.31 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Non Family | 1,506 | 1.21 | 54 | 46 |
| Married | 1,129 | 3.43 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 339 | 3.39 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 99 | 2.53 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 11.53% |
| Associates Degree | 655 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 696 | 13.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,084 | 20.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 455 | 8.6% |
| Some College | 1,505 | 28.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,148 | 2,773 | 662 |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 1,152 | 259 |
| 2+ Races | 756 | 582 | 129 |
| Other Race | 563 | 377 | 106 |
| Black | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,537 | $78,259 | $42,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,798 | $79,476 | $84,423 |
| High School Graduate | $31,287 | $45,086 | $27,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,961 | $38,993 | $25,526 |
| Overall | $38,016 | $47,534 | $34,033 |
| Some College | $34,932 | $39,278 | $34,178 |
$38,016
Average Earnings
$47,534
Average Male
$34,033
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.89% of Oceano residents speak only English, while 29.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,032 | 676 | 22.3% |
| White | 3,660 | 485 | 13.25% |
| Multiple | 1,223 | 433 | 35.4% |
| Other | 1,057 | 119 | 11.26% |
17.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.08%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oceano is Multiple, with 35.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oceano is Other, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.74% |
| High School | 11.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.65% |
| Male Employed | 8.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,326 | $113,339 |
| Households | $69,448 | $87,434 |
| Married Families | $106,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,143 | $59,170 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
871
Number of Veterans
768
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 407 |
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 319 |
| 75+ | 304 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 18.52% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 12.93% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.53% |
| Other Race | 16 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.45%
Born in Oceano
83.12%
Native Born
16.88%
Foreign Born
8.16%
Non Citizen
8.72%
Naturalized
83.12% of Oceano residents were born in the United States, with 62.45% having been born in California. 8.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,287 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7,287 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7,287 | -84 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 7,371 | -230 | -3.03% |
| 2020 | 7,601 | 114 | 1.52% |
| 2019 | 7,487 | -191 | -2.49% |
| 2018 | 7,678 | -110 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 7,788 | -474 | -5.74% |
| 2016 | 8,262 | 405 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 7,857 | 502 | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 7,355 | -98 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 7,453 | -90 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 7,543 | 87 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 7,456 | 170 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 7,286 | 0 | 0% |