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Ocean City

Washington · 200 residents · 3.337 sq mi
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Ocean City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,212. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

200
−8%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
2000 – 2024
60 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.0
+11%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
731161602032472000201020202024Ocean City
2024187
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,212
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$13,958
−10%since 2000
from $15,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
37.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.302
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$158,900
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
38.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
63.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
7.2
+87%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(160)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(11)
Asian4.5%(9)
Other28.1%(56)
Diversity Score60.7%(121)
61
+463%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
10.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−28%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
50.5%
+50.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
49.5%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
14.1%
−85.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

27.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
73.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
35.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Ocean City, Washington?

Ocean City, Washington has about 200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean City, Washington earns about $22,212 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 $158,900.

How educated are people in Ocean City, Washington?

About 45.7% 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 37.6% of people in Ocean City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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