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 $80,836 with a poverty rate of 7.41%. The median age in Ocean City is 34.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,349 | 67.11% |
| Two or more races | 1,049 | 16.19% |
| Black or African American | 409 | 6.31% |
| Other race | 348 | 5.37% |
| Native American | 170 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 155 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,815 | 2.3 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 1,194 | 2.86 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 1,055 | 1.15 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 382 | 3.35 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 184 | 3.11 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 5.26% |
| Associates Degree | 524 | 11.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 986 | 21.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 271 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 966 | 21.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 7.76% |
| Some College | 1,209 | 26.58% |
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 | 2,901 | 2,776 | 978 |
| Hispanic | 867 | 485 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 517 | 284 | 33 |
| Black | 374 | 338 | 85 |
| Other Race | 348 | 248 | 39 |
| Asian | 155 | 118 | 62 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | 32 |
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 asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,333 | $92,700 | $30,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,386 | $0 | $74,750 |
| High School Graduate | $23,804 | $29,050 | $15,466 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,102 | $38,085 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,769 | $42,844 | $31,750 |
| Some College | $36,959 | $36,706 | $45,038 |
$36,769
Average Earnings
$42,844
Average Male
$31,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.74% of Ocean City residents speak only English, while 21.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,084 | 349 | 8.55% |
| Multiple | 1,049 | 75 | 7.15% |
| Black | 409 | 39 | 9.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,419 | 21 | 1.48% |
| Native | 170 | 4 | 2.35% |
7.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.15%
Male Poverty Rate
6.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Black, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Hispanic, with 1.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 4.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.08% |
| Female Employed | 2.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,547 | $91,101 |
| Households | $56,160 | $80,836 |
| Married Families | $74,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,742 | $59,236 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
686
Number of Veterans
601
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 309 |
| Vietnam | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 14.49% |
| Black | 119 | 36.73% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 6.51% |
| Native American | 32 | 39.51% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 6.09% |
| Other Race | 22 | 6.32% |
| Asian | 6 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
24.86%
Born in Ocean City
83.04%
Native Born
16.96%
Foreign Born
12.41%
Non Citizen
4.55%
Naturalized
83.04% of Ocean City residents were born in the United States, with 24.86% having been born in Florida. 12.41% 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% |