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Ocean Beach

New York · 79 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Ocean Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,833. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $820,800. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $820,800, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−43%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.8
+30%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1052951381801990201020202024Ocean Beach
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$53,207
+85%since 2000
from $28,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$820,800
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
88.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.5
+144%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−65%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
15.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
51.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
18.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
67.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Beach, New York?

Ocean Beach, New York has about 79 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean Beach, New York?

The typical household in Ocean Beach, New York earns about $60,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Beach, New York expensive?

In Ocean Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $820,800.

How educated are people in Ocean Beach, New York?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Beach, New York?

About 17.4% of people in Ocean Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Beach, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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