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Ocean Beach

New York · 153 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
+11%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
+41%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1052951381801990201020202024Ocean Beach
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$53,968
+88%since 2000
from $28,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
6.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(133)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(29)
Diversity Score
19
+118%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
29.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Beach, New York?

Ocean Beach, New York has about 153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Ocean Beach, New York?

About 29.0% 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 22.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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