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Ocala

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
48.072
State:
Florida

Ocala is a city located in Marion County, Florida. Ocala has a 2026 population of 73,434. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Ocala is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually and its population has increased by 14.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,885 in 2020.

The median household income in Ocala is $56,376 with a poverty rate of 21.13%. The median age in Ocala is 39.2 years: 37.5 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.4 males.

73.4K
Total Population
1,528
Density (mi²)
1.6K 2.22%
Growth

Ocala Population

Ocala Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202673,4341,5922.22%
202571,8421,5912.26%
202470,2511,4222.07%
202368,8293,1744.83%
202265,6551,2631.96%
202164,3927141.12%
202063,8853,0314.98%
201960,8544850.8%
201860,3691,1781.99%
201759,1916541.12%
201658,5377891.37%
201557,7485470.96%
201457,2013840.68%
201356,817290.05%
201256,788810.14%
201156,7071490.26%
201056,5582430.43%
200045,9433,8989.27%
199042,0454,87513.12%
198037,17014,58764.59%
197022,5838,98566.08%
196013,5981,85715.82%
195011,7412,75530.66%
19408,9861,70523.42%
19307,2812,36748.17%
19204,91454412.45%
19104,37099029.29%
19003,38047616.39%
18902,90400%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 37.5 years

Ocala Adults

There are 51,836 adults, (13,198 of whom are seniors) in Ocala.

Sex Ratio

Female: 35,163 (52.8%)
Male: 31,421 (47.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ocala includes 61.36% White, 18.89% Black or African American, 4.03% Asian, 3.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White40,85361.36%
Black or African American12,57518.89%
Two or more races7,97411.98%
Asian2,6814.03%
Other race2,3233.49%
Native American1720.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5,6128.43%
White3,2194.83%
Other race2,0363.06%
Black or African American8551.28%
Native American1200.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37,63456.52%
Black or African American11,72017.6%
Asian2,6814.03%
Two or more races2,3623.55%
Other race2870.43%
Native American520.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.01%

Ocala Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ocala 's average per capita income is $39,137. Household income levels show a median of $56,376. The poverty rate stands at 21.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,073-
Families$74,063$92,408
Households$56,376$77,266
Non Families$37,063$52,823

$39,137

Average Income

$56,376

Median Household Income

21.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)