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Ocean View

Delaware · 1,882 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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Ocean View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,722. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $424,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,882
+87%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.4
+15%since 2000
from 50.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3491K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ocean View
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,722
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,403
+56%since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,500
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+100%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(972)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,782)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(51)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score12.8%(241)
Diversity Score
13
+87%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean View, Delaware?

Ocean View, Delaware has about 1,882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean View, Delaware?

The typical household in Ocean View, Delaware earns about $68,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean View, Delaware expensive?

In Ocean View, Delaware, the median home is worth about $424,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean View, Delaware?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean View, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean View, Delaware?

About 3.3% of people in Ocean View, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean View, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean View, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,306 residents, a change of about 227 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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