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Ocean Ridge

Florida · 1,868 residents (2025 est.) · 0.761 sq mi
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Ocean Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,138,700. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
−6%since 2000
from 1,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+14%since 2000
from 56.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ocean Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$166,992
+119%since 2000
from $76,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.625
+21%since 2010
from 0.517 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,138,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,953
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $794 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+86%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,566)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(48)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(80)
Asian2.3%(36)
Other5.2%(80)
Diversity Score29.1%(447)
Diversity Score
29
+231%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
+37.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+98%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Ridge, Florida?

Ocean Ridge, Florida has about 1,537 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Ridge, Florida earns about $128,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Ridge, Florida expensive?

In Ocean Ridge, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,138,700, and the typical rent is about $1,953 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Ridge, Florida?

About 80.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Ridge, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Ridge, Florida?

About 6.4% of people in Ocean Ridge, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Ridge, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Ridge, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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