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West Ocean City

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.19
State:
Maryland

West Ocean City is a CDP located in Worcester County, Maryland. West Ocean City has a 2026 population of 5,297. West Ocean City is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Ocean City is $97,165 with a poverty rate of 6.44%. The median age in West Ocean City is 49.5 years: 50.1 years for males, and 49.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.8 males.

5.3K
Total Population
1,264
Density (mi²)
58 1.11%
Growth

West Ocean City Population

West Ocean City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,297581.11%
20255,239571.1%

Median Age

Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 49.2 years
Male: 50.1 years

West Ocean City Adults

There are 4,234 adults, (1,189 of whom are seniors) in West Ocean City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,615 (50.3%)
Male: 2,583 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Ocean City includes 89.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,62889.03%
Two or more races4248.16%
Black or African American911.75%
Asian280.54%
Other race270.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2665.12%
Other race110.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,62889.03%
Two or more races1583.04%
Black or African American911.75%
Asian280.54%
Other race160.31%

West Ocean City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Ocean City 's average per capita income is $52,443. Household income levels show a median of $97,165. The poverty rate stands at 6.44%.

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$146,389-
Families$135,398$174,620
Households$97,165$168,982
Non Families$64,674$156,300

$52,443

Average Income

$97,165

Median Household Income

6.44%

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)