Oceanside, Oregon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oceanside, Oregon
Census-designated place (CDP)
Oceanside houses face the Pacific.
Location of Oceanside, Oregon
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Tillamook
Area
• Total	1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
• Land	1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	366
• Density	352.60/sq mi (136.16/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97134
Area code(s)	503
FIPS code	41-54450
GNIS feature ID	2408975

Oceanside is a small, charming community located in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau counts for population data, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.

In 2010, about 361 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 366. Oceanside is the northern end of Oregon Route 131. It sits just north of another community called Netarts. Two important natural spots are nearby: Symons State Park is right in Oceanside, and Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge is located just offshore in the ocean.

Geography of Oceanside

The beach at Oceanside

Oceanside is located right on the beautiful coast of Oregon. It's a small area, covering about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries. The community sits about 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level.

Population and People

According to the census from 2000, there were 326 people living in Oceanside. These people lived in 193 different homes. About half of these homes were families.

Oceanside is a community with a mix of ages. In 2000, a small number of residents were under 18 years old. Many people living in Oceanside were between 45 and 64 years old, and a significant number were 65 or older. The average age of residents was 57 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Oceanside (Oregón) para niños