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West Ocean City

Maryland · 4,375 residents · 4.19 sq mi
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West Ocean City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,643. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,375
+32%since 2000
from 3,311 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,044 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+7%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024West Ocean City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,643
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,824
+27%since 2000
from $28,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+44%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,137)
Black1.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,069)
Black1.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(125)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other1.8%(80)
Diversity Score16.2%(707)
Diversity Score
16
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Ocean City, Maryland?

West Ocean City, Maryland has about 4,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Ocean City, Maryland earns about $69,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Ocean City, Maryland expensive?

In West Ocean City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $357,200, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in West Ocean City, Maryland?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Ocean City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Ocean City, Maryland?

About 11.2% of people in West Ocean City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Ocean City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, West Ocean City, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,375 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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