Ocean View is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Ocean View has a 2024 population of 3,028. Ocean View is currently growing at a rate of 3.1% annually and its population has increased by 13.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,662 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean View is $98,530 with a poverty rate of 11%. The median age in Ocean View is 63.8 years: 64.6 years for males, and 63.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 92.07% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 3.65% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,277 | 2.08 | 94 | 6 |
| Married | 842 | 2.29 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.2 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 68 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 29 | 4.31 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
2.34
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
94.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 0.9% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 27.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 405 | 17.32% |
| High School Graduate | 599 | 25.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.73% |
| Some College | 506 | 21.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,174 | 2,149 | 1,026 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 58 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 1 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,269 | $73,750 | $81,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,222 | $56,250 | $69,250 |
| High School Graduate | $36,458 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,908 | $61,958 | $37,115 |
| Some College | $31,464 | $73,824 | $0 |
$51,908
Average Earnings
$61,958
Average Male
$37,115
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.44% of Ocean View residents speak only English, while 4.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,427 | 288 | 11.87% |
| Native | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.13%
Male Poverty Rate
10.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean View is Native, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean View is White, with 11.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.06% |
| Some College | 3.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,736 | $102,966 |
| Households | $88,004 | $98,530 |
| Married Families | $89,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,808 | $82,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
323
Number of Veterans
320
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 229 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 191 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 14.13% |
| Asian | 5 | 35.71% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 7.14% |
| Native American | 3 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.2%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
14.66%
Born in Ocean View
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
4.62%
Naturalized
95.23% of Ocean View residents were born in the United States, with 14.66% having been born in Delaware. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,486 | 91 | 2.68% |
| 2028 | 3,395 | 92 | 2.79% |
| 2027 | 3,303 | 92 | 2.87% |
| 2026 | 3,211 | 91 | 2.92% |
| 2025 | 3,120 | 92 | 3.04% |
| 2024 | 3,028 | 91 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 2,937 | 79 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 2,858 | 96 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 2,762 | 100 | 3.76% |
| 2020 | 2,662 | 477 | 21.83% |
| 2019 | 2,185 | 47 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 2,138 | 51 | 2.44% |
| 2017 | 2,087 | 46 | 2.25% |
| 2016 | 2,041 | 44 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 1,997 | 39 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1,958 | 38 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 1,920 | 31 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 1,889 | 26 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 1,863 | 24 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 1,839 | 0 | 0% |