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Ocean Pines

Maryland · 12,145 residents · 6.475 sq mi
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Ocean Pines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,518. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,400. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,145
+16%since 2000
from 10,496 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,876 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+16%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K8K11K13K1990201020202024Ocean Pines
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,518
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,799
+64%since 2000
from $26,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,585
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(10,023)
Black2%(213)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(96)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(906)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(10,950)
Black2.2%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(349)
Asian1.3%(158)
Other2.7%(330)
Diversity Score21.5%(2,609)
Diversity Score
21
+149%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Pines, Maryland?

Ocean Pines, Maryland has about 12,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Pines, Maryland earns about $77,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Pines, Maryland expensive?

In Ocean Pines, Maryland, the median home is worth about $273,400, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Pines, Maryland?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Pines, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Pines, Maryland?

About 5.6% of people in Ocean Pines, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Pines, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Pines, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,894 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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