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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ocean City

Maryland · 5,074 residents · 4.531 sq mi
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Ocean City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,959. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 2,099 residents. Median home value is $136,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,074
−29%vs 2000
vs 7,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,120 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 47.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Ocean City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,959
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,772 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,570
−21%vs 2000
vs $26,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$136,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $129,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$517
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $640 in 2000
US average: $450
57.6%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
5.2
+45%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,774)
Black2.5%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(89)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(783)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,852)
Black2.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(16)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score11.3%(573)
11
+4%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ocean City, Maryland?

Ocean City, Maryland has about 5,074 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ocean City, Maryland earns about $25,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean City, Maryland expensive?

In Ocean City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean City, Maryland?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean City, Maryland?

About 9.5% of people in Ocean City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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