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Oceanside, CA vs Goleta, CA

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- Goleta is 0% more densely populated than Oceanside.
- People are 8.8% less likely to be married in Goleta.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years younger in Goleta.
 Oceanside, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 2010167,944  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock55,204285,036,114
 Population - 1990128,398  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-40.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now36.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,162.193.4
 Land Area41.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oceanside, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Oceanside, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 White44.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian7.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oceanside, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.2%50.2%
 Never Married32.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.802.60
 Households60,838  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,16880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households19,088  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Oceanside    20 Reviews
Dorothy · Bullhead City, AZ
Oceanside Love
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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rita · Yuma, AZ
home sick
Over 7 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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DAVID · Hazel Crest, IL
25 Years Lived In Oceanside
Over 7 years ago

Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews
Boop · Santa Barbara, CA
Great climate, community could be more connected
Over 3 years ago

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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MCecilia · Goleta, CA
Too Rich For My Life Style
Over 17 years ago

I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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