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Ocean City

Washington · 187 residents · 3.337 sq mi
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Ocean City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,302. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $241,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−14%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−6%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
731161602032472000201020202024Ocean City
2024187
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,302
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,013
+62%since 2000
from $15,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+63.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
+8%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance39.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical39.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
63.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−22%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(193)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(8)
Diversity Score65.8%(123)
Diversity Score
66
+511%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−29%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2013
from 31.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
45.1%
−54.9 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean City, Washington?

Ocean City, Washington has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean City, Washington earns about $80,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean City, Washington expensive?

In Ocean City, Washington, the median home is worth about $241,700.

How educated are people in Ocean City, Washington?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean City, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Ocean City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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