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 $118,456 with a poverty rate of 9.05%. The median age in Ocean City is 56 years: 55.7 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,127 | 88.96% |
| Other race | 340 | 4.94% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,872 | 1.76 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 1,969 | 1.14 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 1,509 | 2.45 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 384 | 2.24 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 10 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.38
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 3.73% |
| Associates Degree | 472 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,377 | 24.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 869 | 15.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 25.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 1,147 | 20.65% |
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 | 5,047 | 4,823 | 1,975 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 191 | 91 |
| Other Race | 203 | 179 | 99 |
| Asian | 79 | 79 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 29 |
| Black | 57 | 53 | 46 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 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 88.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,563 | $59,911 | $48,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,783 | $106,000 | $60,278 |
| High School Graduate | $22,896 | $36,897 | $20,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,406 | $20,469 | $22,946 |
| Overall | $45,667 | $51,027 | $37,167 |
| Some College | $50,500 | $53,984 | $45,326 |
$45,667
Average Earnings
$51,027
Average Male
$37,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.53% of Ocean City residents speak only English, while 14.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,926 | 484 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic | 578 | 109 | 18.86% |
| Multiple | 251 | 28 | 11.16% |
| Other | 326 | 27 | 8.28% |
| Black | 60 | 11 | 18.33% |
| Asian | 79 | 7 | 8.86% |
9.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.28%
Male Poverty Rate
9.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is Hispanic, with 18.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean City is White, with 8.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.14% |
| Some College | 6.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.04% |
| Male Employed | 4.61% |
| Female Employed | 4.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,691 | $172,193 |
| Households | $69,675 | $118,456 |
| Married Families | $105,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,595 | $65,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
571
Number of Veterans
543
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 221 |
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 563 | 9.99% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.45% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.81% |
| Black | 1 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
52.03%
Born in Ocean City
88.66%
Native Born
11.34%
Foreign Born
7.29%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
88.66% of Ocean City residents were born in the United States, with 52.03% having been born in Maryland. 7.29% 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% |