Ocean City is a town located in Worcester County Maryland. Ocean City has a 2024 population of 6,938. Ocean City is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,846 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean City is $105,363 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Ocean City is 55.5 years: 55.6 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,253 | 90.9% |
| Other race | 275 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,825 | 1.78 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 1,965 | 1.13 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 1,399 | 2.46 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 417 | 2.54 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 44 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
2.44
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,324 | 24.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 782 | 14.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,285 | 23.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.01% |
| Some College | 1,310 | 24.11% |
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 | 4,924 | 4,703 | 1,898 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 235 | 64 |
| Other Race | 192 | 192 | 71 |
| Black | 70 | 64 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 55 | 0 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,794 | $52,083 | $45,491 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $98,906 | $52,500 |
| High School Graduate | $22,000 | $27,193 | $20,217 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,269 | $0 | $16,620 |
| Overall | $42,635 | $46,808 | $34,768 |
| Some College | $44,979 | $51,042 | $41,397 |
$42,635
Average Earnings
$46,808
Average Male
$34,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.7% of Ocean City residents speak only English, while 14.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,970 | 500 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 66 | 11.22% |
| Black | 71 | 12 | 16.9% |
| Asian | 52 | 11 | 21.15% |
| Other | 264 | 9 | 3.41% |
| Multiple | 217 | 4 | 1.84% |
8.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.13%
Male Poverty Rate
7.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Asian, with 21.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Multiple, with 1.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.19% |
| Some College | 6.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 7.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,333 | $154,524 |
| Households | $62,401 | $105,363 |
| Married Families | $97,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,369 | $57,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
618
Number of Veterans
593
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 341 |
| Korea | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 287 |
| 65 to 74 | 236 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 10.57% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8% |
| Black | 1 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
49.25%
Born in Ocean City
88.31%
Native Born
11.69%
Foreign Born
7.79%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
88.31% of Ocean City residents were born in the United States, with 49.25% having been born in Maryland. 7.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,053 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 7,030 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 7,007 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 6,984 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 6,961 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 6,938 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 6,915 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 6,925 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 6,929 | 83 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 6,846 | -96 | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 6,942 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 6,939 | -30 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 6,969 | -14 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,983 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 7,024 | -34 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 7,058 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,066 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 7,081 | -14 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,095 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 7,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,173 | 2,027 | 39.39% |
| 1990 | 5,146 | 200 | 4.04% |
| 1980 | 4,946 | -2,107 | -29.87% |