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CITY · 2020 ACS

Ocean City

Florida · 6,314 residents · 1.554 sq mi
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Ocean City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,314
+13%since 2000
from 5,594 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,063 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Ocean City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,003
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,377
+38%since 2000
from $23,418 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+80%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,573)
Black6.7%(376)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(241)
Asian3.2%(179)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(1,864)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(4,007)
Black9.2%(580)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(963)
Asian4%(253)
Other7%(444)
Diversity Score68.7%(4,337)
Diversity Score
69
+106%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean City, Florida?

Ocean City, Florida has about 6,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean City, Florida?

The typical household in Ocean City, Florida earns about $48,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean City, Florida expensive?

In Ocean City, Florida, the median home is worth about $198,600, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean City, Florida?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean City, Florida?

About 17.1% of people in Ocean City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 892 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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