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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Ocala Metro

Ocala, FL · 1 counties · 331,298 residents · 1,588.422 sq mi
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Ocala has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,339. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331,298
+28%since 2000
from 258,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K236K297K359K421K1990201020202024Ocala
2024400K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,339
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,384
+25%since 2000
from $17,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+70%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(208,232)
Black11.3%(29,370)
Hispanic / Latino6%(15,616)
Asian0.7%(1,777)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(102,298)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74%(245,136)
Black11.9%(39,337)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(36,137)
Asian1.3%(4,337)
Other1.6%(5,364)
Diversity Score52.8%(175,027)
Diversity Score
53
+34%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

OcalaCENTRAL71,753
What's inside

1 component county

Marion CountyCENTRAL442,660
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocala, FL?

Ocala, FL has about 331,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocala, FL?

The typical household in Ocala, FL earns about $40,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocala, FL expensive?

In Ocala, FL, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Ocala, FL?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ocala, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocala, FL?

About 15.3% of people in Ocala, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocala, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocala, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136,465 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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