Oceanside, CA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oceanside increased by 8,789. In this period, the peak population was 176,081 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 161,231 | - | - |
| 2001 | 163,138 | 1,907 | 1.18% |
| 2002 | 164,540 | 1,402 | 0.86% |
| 2003 | 165,170 | 630 | 0.38% |
| 2004 | 166,408 | 1,238 | 0.75% |
| 2005 | 165,571 | -837 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 165,140 | -431 | -0.26% |
| 2007 | 166,827 | 1,687 | 1.02% |
| 2008 | 168,493 | 1,666 | 1.00% |
| 2009 | 170,015 | 1,522 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 167,944 | -2,071 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 169,650 | 1,706 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 171,385 | 1,735 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 173,021 | 1,636 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 174,348 | 1,327 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 175,324 | 976 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 175,923 | 599 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 175,957 | 34 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 176,081 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 175,716 | -365 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 173,965 | -1,751 | -1.00% |
| 2021 | 172,916 | -1,049 | -0.60% |
| 2022 | 171,408 | -1,508 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 170,020 | -1,388 | -0.81% |
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Oceanside, CA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oceanside's population increased by 6,713 (4.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Oceanside's population increased by 6,021 (3.59%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Oceanside's population decreased by 3,945 (2.27%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oceanside's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 170,020.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oceanside's population peaked in year 2018 at 176,081.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oceanside's population was lowest in year 2000 at 161,231.
Oceanside, CA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oceanside grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oceanside had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.45% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oceanside annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Oceanside population grew the most, with an increase of 1,907 people (a 1.18% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Oceanside population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,071 people (a 1.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oceanside, CA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oceanside's population decreased by 2,896 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,508 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 1,388 (0.81%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oceanside, CA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oceanside decreased by 3,001 (1.73%). The population was highest at 176,081 in the year 2018 and lowest at 170,020 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)