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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 93445: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 93445 in Oceano, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 6,105 and a median income of $65,552. The community's demographic makeup consists of a significant Hispanic population (43%) and a substantial White population (50%), with other racial groups representing smaller portions.
Over the past decade, Oceano has experienced notable demographic changes. From 2013 to 2016, the area transitioned from a White Plurality to a Hispanic Majority, with the Hispanic population growing from 56% to 66%. Starting in 2017, the community shifted to a Majority-Minority status, with the Hispanic population decreasing from its peak and the White population increasing, resulting in a more balanced demographic distribution.
The Asian population showed growth from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2020, though it decreased to 1% by 2022, indicating some volatility. The Black population, previously unreported, began to be represented in the data from 2019 onwards, consistently at 2% of the population.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. As the Hispanic population increased from 2013 to 2016, median income grew from $51,426 to $64,724. The highest median income ($75,212 in 2019) coincided with a more balanced racial distribution, with Hispanic and White populations each around 45%. Recent years have shown income volatility, with the median income dropping to $65,196 in 2020, rising to $74,457 in 2021, and then decreasing to $65,552 in 2022.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, peaking at 7,075 in 2016 during the period of Hispanic Majority, and gradually declining to 6,105 by 2022.
The transition to a Majority-Minority status in Oceano aligns with broader demographic trends seen across California and many parts of the United States. The increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, reflects statewide patterns in California. The economic growth observed alongside increasing diversity is noteworthy, as it counters some narratives that associate demographic changes with economic challenges.
Oceano represents a community that has transitioned through several demographic categories over the past decade, ultimately settling into a Majority-Minority status with moderate diversity. These changes have been accompanied by overall economic growth, despite recent fluctuations, suggesting a resilient and evolving local economy adapting to its changing demographic landscape.
