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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ocala

Florida · 45,943 residents · 47.257 sq mi
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Ocala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,888. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $71,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,943
+9%since 1990
from 42,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
972 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 890 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+4%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K47K54K62K69K1990201020202024Ocala
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,888
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,021
+41%since 1990
from $12,783 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$548
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.3
−19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(31,344)
Black23.9%(10,060)
Hispanic / Latino2%(838)
Asian0.7%(282)
Diversity Score51.3%(21,560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(31,982)
Black21.9%(10,055)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(2,636)
Asian1.2%(551)
Diversity Score55.9%(25,665)
56
+9%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocala, Florida?

Ocala, Florida has about 45,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ocala, Florida?

The typical household in Ocala, Florida earns about $30,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocala, Florida expensive?

In Ocala, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Ocala, Florida?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ocala, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocala, Florida?

About 18.1% of people in Ocala, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocala, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocala, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,898 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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