Ocean City is a CDP located in Okaloosa County Florida. Ocean City has a 2024 population of 6,201. Ocean City is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,969 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean City is $81,371 with a poverty rate of 8.51%. The median age in Ocean City is 33.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,419 | 72.35% |
| Two or more races | 744 | 12.18% |
| Other race | 420 | 6.88% |
| Black or African American | 405 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,691 | 2.27 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 1,088 | 1.18 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Married | 1,064 | 2.91 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 474 | 3.16 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 65 | 3.43 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 416 | 9.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 21.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 981 | 22.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 8% |
| Some College | 1,280 | 28.91% |
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 | 2,975 | 2,805 | 970 |
| Hispanic | 804 | 428 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 279 | 28 |
| Other Race | 341 | 213 | 30 |
| Black | 320 | 296 | 77 |
| Asian | 83 | 76 | 25 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,479 | $89,184 | $32,014 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,136 | $93,750 | $52,031 |
| High School Graduate | $24,846 | $35,469 | $16,649 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,426 | $29,324 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,438 | $38,664 | $29,172 |
| Some College | $34,143 | $33,639 | $42,692 |
$35,438
Average Earnings
$38,664
Average Male
$29,172
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.23% of Ocean City residents speak only English, while 18.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,047 | 348 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,213 | 168 | 13.85% |
| Other | 420 | 153 | 36.43% |
| Multiple | 744 | 7 | 0.94% |
| Native | 25 | 4 | 16% |
8.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Other, with 36.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Multiple, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.93% |
| Some College | 5.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.31% |
| Male Employed | 9% |
| Female Employed | 6.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,711 | $93,290 |
| Households | $53,181 | $81,371 |
| Married Families | $55,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,810 | $59,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
710
Number of Veterans
624
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 255 |
| Vietnam | 186 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 16.28% |
| Black | 100 | 32.57% |
| Asian | 22 | 31.43% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
24.87%
Born in Ocean City
83.2%
Native Born
16.8%
Foreign Born
14.08%
Non Citizen
2.72%
Naturalized
83.2% of Ocean City residents were born in the United States, with 24.87% having been born in Florida. 14.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,201 | 47 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 6,154 | 46 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 6,108 | 322 | 5.57% |
| 2021 | 5,786 | -183 | -3.07% |
| 2020 | 5,969 | -280 | -4.48% |
| 2019 | 6,249 | 300 | 5.04% |
| 2018 | 5,949 | -278 | -4.46% |
| 2017 | 6,227 | -78 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 6,305 | 185 | 3.02% |
| 2015 | 6,120 | 219 | 3.71% |
| 2014 | 5,901 | 372 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 5,529 | 67 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 5,462 | 432 | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 5,030 | -520 | -9.37% |
| 2010 | 5,550 | 0 | 0% |