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Ocean City

Washington · 232 residents · 3.337 sq mi
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Ocean City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+7%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.4
+14%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
731161602032472000201020202024Ocean City
2024187
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,397
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,712
+124%since 2000
from $15,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction34.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services20.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
73.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(197)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other7.8%(18)
Diversity Score31.6%(73)
Diversity Score
32
+194%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+65.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
81.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
Female
31.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2013
from 31.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean City, Washington?

Ocean City, Washington has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean City, Washington earns about $73,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ocean City, Washington?

About 57.9% 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 9.1% 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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